A Rat Pressing a Lever in a Skinner Box Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

A rat pressing a lever in a Skinner box is showing ____ behavior.

• A) emitted
• B) elicited
• C) punished
• D) extinguished

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Definitions:

Leads to Aggression

Refers to the factors or processes that result in aggressive behavior, indicating a cause-and-effect relationship between specific stimuli and aggressive responses.

Hostile Perception Bias

The tendency to perceive social interactions in general as being aggressive.

Hostile Attribution Bias

Hostile attribution bias is the tendency to interpret others' behaviors as having hostile intent, even when the behavior could be interpreted neutrally or positively.

External Events

Occurrences or incidents outside an individual's control that impact their feelings, thoughts, or actions.