Juan Used to Be a Fairly Generous Individual,but It Seemed

question 120

Multiple Choice

Juan used to be a fairly generous individual,but it seemed that whenever he loaned things to people,they were never returned,or they were returned broken.Consequently,Juan is no longer generous.According to behaviourist theory,which of the following explains Juan's lack of generosity

• A) reinforcement 
• B) punishment 
• C) extinction 
• D) spontaneous recovery

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Definitions:

Self-efficacy

A belief in one's capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations.

Birth Order

The theory that a person's rank by age among siblings influences their personality and behavior.

Personality Theorist

A psychologist or scholar who studies and develops theories about the nature, development, and variations of personalities.

Behavioural Personality Theories

Theories suggesting that personality is a result of interaction between the individual and the environment.