_____ Are Groups of People Whom We Try to Emulate

question 19

Multiple Choice

_____ are groups of people whom we try to emulate or whose approval concerns us.

• A) Approval centers
• B) Emulation groups
• C) Norm standard bearers
• D) Cultural norms
• E) Reference groups

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning strategy that involves the use of positive reinforcement and consequences for actions.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of operant conditioning that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Dull His Feelings

"Dull His Feelings" suggests an attempt to numb or suppress one's emotional responses, often through the use of substances or other coping mechanisms.