A Child Learns That Whenever He Eats All of His

question 128

Multiple Choice

A child learns that whenever he eats all of his dinner he gets a cookie for dessert. This type of learning is BEST explained by __________

• A) classical conditioning.
• B) operant conditioning.
• C) biofeedback theory.
• D) social learning theory.

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Definitions:

Scarcity

A basic economic problem arising from the situation in which finite resources are insufficient to satisfy all human wants and needs.

Scarcity

A condition where resources are limited compared to the demands or needs, leading to competition and value appreciation.

Pique Technique

A psychological strategy to capture people's interest by making a request in an unusual manner, thereby increasing the likelihood of compliance.

Social Influence

The effect of others on an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.