Cole Is Deceitful and Has a Tendency to Lie

question 194

Multiple Choice

Cole is deceitful and has a tendency to lie. What would a psychologist who held a strong behavioural view toward personality development look for to explain Cole's personality?

• A)previous learning experiences and his history of reinforcement
• B)self-concept and his interactions with others
• C)role models
• D)unconsciously repressed feelings of anger and hostility

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Definitions:

Extinction

The process by which a species, genus, or family becomes permanently extinct, marking the end of its survival on Earth.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, used to enforce rules or correct undesired actions.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior management that involves rewarding desired behaviors to increase the likelihood of their recurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

Negative reinforcement is a behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to encourage a desired behavior.