Excessive Speed Is a Major Cause of Road Crashes in Australia

question 110

Multiple Choice

Excessive speed is a major cause of road crashes in Australia. The Australian government is thinking of using cameras to catch speeders. According to reinforcement theory, Australian officials are using ____ to control speeding.

• A)avoidance learning
• B)expectancy modification
• C)negative reinforcement
• D)positive reinforcement
• E)punishment

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Definitions:

Authoritarian

A governing or leadership style characterized by absolute or blind obedience to authority, as against individual freedom and related to the expectation of unquestioning obedience.

Permissive

Describes a parenting style characterized by low demands with high responsiveness, where parents are lenient and often only intervene when necessary.

Disengaged

A term often used in psychology to describe a state where an individual is emotionally or cognitively disconnected from a task, activity, or social interaction.

Socialization Goals

The intended outcomes parents or society aim for in the process of socializing children and imparting values, behaviors, and norms.