According to the Theory of Operant Conditioning, ____________________ Refers to When

question 58

Short Answer

According to the theory of operant conditioning, ____________________ refers to when a stimulus is presented after a response has occurred and this act increases the likelihood of the response's occurring again.

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Definitions:

Newcomb (1960)

Refers to Theodore Newcomb's study on balance theory and the psychology of interpersonal relations, particularly focusing on how people adjust their attitudes to maintain consistency in their social networks.

Group Formation Process

The series of phases or steps through which a group goes in coming together and developing as a cohesive unit.

Schachter (1959)

Refers to the study by Stanley Schachter which explored the phenomenon of social affiliation under conditions of anxiety.

Misery Loves Company

A saying that suggests people who are unhappy may get some consolation from knowing others are unhappy too.