The Investigation of How Behavior Is Strengthened by Presentation of Positive

question 34

Multiple Choice

The investigation of how behavior is strengthened by presentation of positive reinforcers (e.g., food) or withdrawal of negative reinforcers (e.g., shock) is best known as

• A) classical conditioning.
• B) the method of savings.
• C) choice reaction time.
• D) operant conditioning.

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Definitions:

Anchoring And Adjustment

A cognitive bias where an individual depends too heavily on an initial piece of information (anchor) when making decisions and makes insufficient adjustments based on subsequent information.

Availability

The degree to which a system, service, or product is operational and accessible when required for use.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual ascribes their own unacceptable desires, impulses, or thoughts onto another person or group.

Representativeness

The degree to which a sample or instance accurately reflects the characteristics of a larger group.