Hebb's Theory of Optimal Level of Arousal Was Controversial Because

question 5

Multiple Choice

Hebb's theory of optimal level of arousal was controversial because:

• A)most researchers thought that tension reduction was the goal of all motives,yet he was saying that individuals are motivated to seek out tension and stimulation.
• B)most researchers thought that he hypothesized that individuals seek out higher levels of tension without a means for reducing tension in the body.
• C)it hypothesized that individuals cannot maintain an optimal level of arousal for a significant period of time.
• D)it hypothesized that individuals are punished when they are not in a state of optimal arousal.

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Definitions:

Social Cognitive Theory

A framework for understanding, predicting, and changing human behavior that emphasizes the interplay of personal factors, behavior, and environmental influences.

Extinction

The process through which a previously reinforced behavior is reduced and eventually disappears when reinforcement is no longer provided.

Continuous Reinforcement

A method of learning that involves giving a reward after each desired behavior, promoting the occurrence of the behavior with no delay in reinforcement.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning strategy where a response is only occasionally rewarded, leading to stronger and more resistant behaviors.