In the Context of Operant Conditioning,a Reinforcer That Is Innately

question 170

Multiple Choice

In the context of operant conditioning,a reinforcer that is innately satisfying and does not require any learning on the organism's part to make it pleasurable is referred to as a _____ reinforcer.

• A)primary
• B)secondary
• C)tertiary
• D)negative

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Definitions:

Adult Personality

The patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior that are characteristic of an individual and that are typically fully developed or matured in adulthood.

Early Childhood

A developmental period ranging from birth to eight years old, focusing on the growth and learning of young children.

Stability And Change

A concept in psychology that recognizes the balance between the consistency of an individual's personality traits over time (stability) and their potential to change and evolve (change).

Genetic Factors

Aspects of an individual's biological inheritance that influence their development and characteristics.