Perceptual Defence Causes Us To

question 112

Multiple Choice

Perceptual defence causes us to:

• A)defend the solutions we propose.
• B)defend those who agree with us when we identify a problem.
• C)defend the perception we have after making a decision.
• D)block out bad news or information that threatens our self-concept.
• E)justify our actions to defend our position.

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Definitions:

Effectiveness of Punishment

The degree to which punishment successfully modifies behavior, often debated in psychology regarding its influences on behavior and learning.

Undesirable Behavior

Actions or responses that are considered inappropriate, harmful, or not in alignment with social norms or personal goals.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first alone.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process in which a behavior is strengthened by the outcome that follows, whether it's positive (reward) or negative (removal of an undesirable stimulus).