In the Bickers Family, the Mom Yells Loudly at Her

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the Bickers family, the mom yells loudly at her misbehaving kids. Yet, in what way does her yelling reinforce bad behavior?

• A)The kids' warped personalities interpret pain as reward.
• B)Mom's yelling gives attention, which is rewarding.
• C)Hearing mom's yelling arouses the children's interest in postconventional moral reasoning.
• D)Passive targets of yelling think they are winners.

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Definitions:

Affiliation Motive

An individual's need to form connections with others, feeling a desire for close relationships as part of their social instinct.

Approval

A formal or official agreement or sanction.

Reproductive Success

The passing of genes to the next generation in a way that they too can pass on those genes.

Internal State

Refers to an individual's psychological and physiological condition at a given time, which influences perceptions, emotions, and behavior.