Which of the Following Is a Microstructural Dynamic That Patterns

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a microstructural dynamic that patterns marriages?

• A) racism
• B) husbands' and wives' communication styles
• C) the law
• D) the segmented labor force

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition in which individuals believe they lack control over events and therefore do not try to change their situation despite having the ability to do so.

Animals

Multicellular, eukaryotic organisms in the kingdom Animalia that are capable of movement and respond to their environment; they consume organic material, breathe oxygen, and can reproduce.

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that acquire their reinforcing properties through association with primary reinforcers, often linked to satisfying basic needs.

Negative Reinforcers

An aversive stimulus whose removal following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.