The Basic Premise of Operant Conditioning Is That

question 101

Multiple Choice

The basic premise of operant conditioning is that

• A)most learning occurs when a person mimics an observed model.
• B)learning takes place over a series of qualitatively different stages.
• C)the consequences that follow a behavior impact the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.
• D)pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus will lead to a conditioned stimulus.

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a way opposite to their real feelings, often unconsciously.

Unconscious Awareness

A state in which an individual is not fully aware of underlying thoughts, feelings, or desires that influence behavior, rooted in psychoanalytic theory.

Moral Anxiety

A feeling of discomfort or worry caused by conflict between one's actions and moral standards.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as a moral center, incorporating the values of society.