Describe the Three Functions of Reference Groups

question 85

Essay

Describe the three functions of reference groups.

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

Techniques based on learning principles used to change maladaptive or undesirable behaviors into more positive actions.

Shaping

A method of conditioning in which successive approximations of a target behavior are reinforced until the desired behavior is achieved.

Autistic Children

Refers to children on the autism spectrum, characterized by variations in social interaction, communication, and behavior.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular response is reinforced, helping an individual differentiate when a certain response will be rewarded.