If a Political Leader Convinces the Public to Support Legislation

question 54

True/False

If a political leader convinces the public to support legislation that is against their own interests, they are behaving irrationally.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A principle in behavioral psychology where the introduction of a desirable stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior recurring.

Temper Tantrum

An emotional outburst, typically observed in young children, characterized by yelling, crying, and negative behaviors, often in response to frustration or unmet desires.

Operant Conditioning

A simple form of learning in which an organism learns to engage in behavior that is reinforced.

Positive Reinforcer

A reinforcer that, when applied, increases the frequency of a behavior.