A Phenomenological Research Methodology Is Used in the Social Sciences

question 21

Multiple Choice

A phenomenological research methodology is used in the social sciences to examine:

• A)Extraordinary phenomena.
• B)Lived experience.
• C)Every kind of phenomenon.
• D)Phenomenal entities and experiences.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, aiming to influence the occurrence of behavior through these consequences.

Higher-order Conditioning

A form of learning in which a stimulus is paired with a previously conditioned stimulus, leading to a new learned response without directly being paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

A technique used to increase desired behaviors by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the desired behavior is performed.

Positive Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves rewarding a desired behavior, thereby increasing the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated.