The Development of Superstitions Suggests That

question 22

Multiple Choice

The development of superstitions suggests that:

• A) attempting to manipulate reinforcement often backfires.
• B) sometimes irrelevant behaviors are reinforced.
• C) punishment can be very reinforcing.
• D) partial reinforcement is very resistant to extinction.

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Definitions:

Experiment

A process conducted to explore a new idea, examine a theory, or prove an established truth.

Stages

Various phases or steps in a process or procedure.

Permutations

The arrangement of all or part of a set of objects, with regard to the order of the arrangement. For example, all possible orders in which a set of objects can be arranged.

Deserts

Arid and dry landscapes that receive extremely low amounts of precipitation, making them unlikely to support much life.