Positive Reinforcers

question 64

Multiple Choice

Positive reinforcers:

• A)weaken behaviors they follow.
• B)are always learned.
• C)strengthen behaviors they follow.
• D)are always unlearned.

Understand the mechanisms of group cohesion, conformity, and groupthink.

Analyze the impact of group interaction on social identity and in-group/out-group conflicts.

Understand the role of social networks in shaping personal relationships and social support systems.

Examine strategies for reducing prejudice and enhancing group cohesion.

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Definitions:

Dynamic Roles

Roles that evolve and change in response to the situation, context, or interactions among group members or participants.

Descriptive Norms

Descriptive norms refer to the perception of what is commonly done in specific situations, guiding behavior by informing individuals about what is considered typical or normal.

Injunctive Norms

Socially accepted beliefs about what behaviors are approved or disapproved of in a society, guiding individuals on how they should behave.

Harmonizer

A role within a group characterized by efforts to reduce tension and conflict among members by encouraging cooperation and understanding.