Craig Works in a Factory

question 142

Multiple Choice

Craig works in a factory. His job is fairly routinized, and he must be sure to please his supervisor with his obedience and ability to follow instructions. This sort of work experience will tend to nudge Craig toward using a(n) _____ parental socialization style.

• A)authoritative
• B)authoritarian
• C)permissive
• D)uninvolved

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Definitions:

Terminal Behavior

The behavior that just precedes reinforcement when an animal is reinforced on an interval schedule of reinforcement.

Reinforcement

is a process in psychology that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior by providing a consequence that is rewarding or removing an unpleasant stimulus.

Schedule-Induced Polydipsia

The high levels of water consumption following food reinforcement on an interval schedule.

FI Reinforcement Schedule

Fixed Interval Reinforcement Schedule, a reinforcement strategy where rewards are delivered at fixed intervals of time, provided that the correct response is made.