Thanks to Donations from Merchants in the Community, an After-School

question 54

Multiple Choice

Thanks to donations from merchants in the community, an after-school club for disadvantaged children has introduced a new promotion: those who maintain a B average for the school year will each receive $100 in gift certificates from local businesses, such as an ice-cream parlor and a clothing store. This is an example of

• A) learning orientation.
• B) behavioral modeling.
• C) positive reinforcement.
• D) continuous reinforcement.
• E) performance-prove orientation.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

A part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, crucial for decision making, social behavior, and personality expression.

Method of Loci

A mnemonic device that involves associating items to be remembered with physical locations.

Vivid Mental Images

Highly detailed and clear mental pictures generated by the mind, often used in memory and creative processes.

Motivated Forgetting

A psychological theory suggesting that people are more likely to forget information that causes emotional distress or anxiety.