Among Adolescent Girls, Who Is Likely to Report the Highest

question 88

Multiple Choice

Among adolescent girls, who is likely to report the highest self-esteem?

• A)Sara, an Asian American
• B)Deborah, an African American
• C)Carmen, a Latina
• D)Loretta, a White

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

An approach to education that utilizes incentives and penalties to shape behavior.

Instrumental Conditioning

A learning process in which an individual alters behavior due to the association of actions with punishments or rewards.

Classical Conditioning

The process of learning where, through continuous pairing, a reaction initially provoked by the second of two stimuli is eventually provoked by the first stimulus.

Preparedness

The state of being readily equipped or mentally ready to handle situations or to undertake specific tasks.