The Process by Which a Stimulus Increases the Likelihood That

question 133

Multiple Choice

The process by which a stimulus increases the likelihood that a preceding behavior will be repeated is called:

• A)habituation.
• B)reinforcement.
• C)learning.
• D)spontaneous recovery.

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Definitions:

Personality Test

A questionnaire or other standardized instrument designed to reveal aspects of an individual's character or psychological makeup.

Horney's Theory

A psychoanalytic approach developed by Karen Horney, focusing on social and cultural factors influencing personality, emphasizing the concept of basic anxiety.

Freud's Personality

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