Raj's Father Told Him He Would Not Be Able to Use

question 21

Short Answer

Raj's father told him he would not be able to use the car for three weeks because Raj brought home a poor report card. In terms of operant conditioning, the specific technique Raj's father is employing is _____ punishment.

Understand the importance of accurate causal attribution in various social and psychological contexts.

Understand cultural variations in attribution, including the differences between individualistic and collectivist cultures.

Identify and explain common attribution errors, such as the fundamental attribution error and the actor-observer effect.

Recognize how cognitive biases and perspective-taking can affect our understanding of others' behaviors.

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Definitions:

Social Competence

The ability to interact effectively with others, including understanding and managing social situations and relationships.

Authoritarian Parents

Parenting style characterized by high demands and low responsiveness, where parents impose strict rules and expect obedience without question.

No-nonsense Parenting

A parenting style characterized by strict rules, expectations, and discipline, with little tolerance for misbehavior or negotiation.

Abusive Parenting

Parental behavior characterized by actions or treatment towards a child that is harmful, injurious, or overly punitive, often resulting in psychological, emotional, or physical damage.