What Occurs When a Hypothetical,abstract Concept Is Given a Name

question 303

Multiple Choice

What occurs when a hypothetical,abstract concept is given a name and then treated as though it were a concrete tangible object?

• A) divergent thinking
• B) a fallacy
• C) a reification
• D) convergent thinking

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Definitions:

Charles Darwin

A 19th-century naturalist best known for his contributions to the evolutionary theory, proposing that species evolve over time through natural selection.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which only some responses are reinforced, often leading to more resistant behavioral patterns.

Respondent Behavior

A reaction to a stimulus in the environment that is learned through classical conditioning.

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is influenced by the consequences that follow it, with rewards typically increasing and punishments decreasing the likelihood of the behavior's recurrence.