Nick and Jessica Are Married and Have Decided Not to Have

question 77

Multiple Choice

Nick and Jessica are married and have decided not to have any children. How will they most likely differ from couples with children?

• A) They will likely be less wealthy than couples with children.
• B) They will likely have less freedom than couples with children.
• C) They will likely receive less criticism from others concerning their choice.
• D) They will likely have more marital dissatisfaction than couples with children.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcement

A form of reinforcement where a stimulus gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Delayed Reinforcement

A tactic in which a reward or punishment is given after a time delay, following the behavior it is meant to encourage or discourage.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished response after a pause.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, which affects the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.