Jada and Will Are a Typical American Couple Expecting Their

question 197

Multiple Choice

Jada and Will are a typical American couple expecting their second child. Once the baby arrives, it is most likely that

• A) Jada and Will will become more satisfied with their marriage.
• B) Will will become more involved in caring for the children.
• C) The stress level in the family will lessen, as the two children will keep each other company.
• D) Jada and Will will experience a sharp decline in their overall level of marital satisfaction.

---

Definitions:

Respondent Behavior

Respondent behavior refers to automatic, reflexive responses to stimuli, as described in classical conditioning theories in psychology.

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is controlled by consequences, such as rewards or punishments.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a behavior is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Behavioral Responses

Actions or reactions of an organism as a result of external or internal stimuli.