Abraham Maslow,a Highly Respected Psychologist Who Rejected the Dehumanizing Negativism

question 89

Multiple Choice

Abraham Maslow,a highly respected psychologist who rejected the dehumanizing negativism of psychology in the 1950s,is best known for developing a(n) ____.

• A) hierarchy of needs
• B) theory of behaviorism
• C) theory of the collective unconscious
• D) theory of primitive urges

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the context of operant conditioning that signals the availability of reinforcement or punishment, guiding behavior towards or away from certain responses.

Operant Response

A behavior that is modified by its consequences, including rewards or punishments, as described in operant conditioning theory.

Reinforced

Strengthened or emphasized, often referring to behaviors increased in frequency or intensity due to positive or negative reinforcement.