In a Theater Ticket Line, a Grade-Schooler Yells at Another

question 143

Multiple Choice

In a theater ticket line, a grade-schooler yells at another, "You can't butt in: it's against the rules!" The grade-schooler expresses the principle of

• A)America's war against terrorism.
• B)the "felt responsibility" hypothesis.
• C)heteronomous morality.
• D)inhibitory control.

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning process in operant conditioning where a behavior is reinforced each time it occurs, leading to rapid learning.

Primary Reinforcement

A type of reinforcement that is inherently rewarding, such as food or water, which satisfies a biological need.

Law of Effect

A principle of learning that states behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to occur.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing its effectivity.