Which of the Following Refers to Widely Shared Customs, Beliefs

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to widely shared customs, beliefs, values, and norms?

• A)phylogeny
• B)ideographic nature
• C)culture
• D)ontogeny

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Definitions:

Aversive Qualities

Characteristics of a stimulus that are unpleasant or uncomfortable, which can lead to avoidance behavior.

Negative Contrast Effects

Negative contrast effects occur when a lesser stimulus reduces the response strength or preference for the more favorable stimulus that was previously established.

Lateral Amygdala

A brain region involved in emotional responses, particularly fear and the formation of emotional memories.

Contingency Management

A behavior modification technique that rewards or punishes specific behaviors to encourage or discourage them, respectively.