Which of the Following Terms Best Describes Regularly Repeated and Carefully

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms best describes regularly repeated and carefully prescribed forms of behaviour that symbolize a cherished value or belief?

• A)religiosity
• B)spiritual practices
• C)rituals
• D)sacred sermons

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Definitions:

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular response is reinforced, helping to differentiate it from other stimuli where the response would not be reinforced.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the likelihood of a behavior is increased or decreased through reinforcement or punishment.

Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, through positive or negative stimuli.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the environment that increases the probability of a particular behavioral response due to its association with a reinforcement or punishment.