Which of the Following Is True of Self-Esteem

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of self-esteem? 

• A)Negative self-esteem cannot be overcome even through hard work and practice.
• B)Once self-concept is developed, self-esteem cannot be damaged.
• C)Individuals with low self-esteem tend to form relationships with people who reinforce positive self-perception.
• D)Families are central to the development of positive self-esteem in an individual.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Interval Reinforcement

is a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, resulting in a pattern of behavior that increases as the time for the next reward draws near.

Advertising Wearout

The phenomenon where repeated exposure to an advertisement leads to decreased consumer attention and diminished effectiveness.

Stimulus Discrimination

the ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond differently based on their distinct features.

Backward Conditioning

A learning process where a conditioned stimulus is presented after the unconditioned stimulus, generally considered ineffective.