Dylan Loves to Play Tennis

question 246

Multiple Choice

Dylan loves to play tennis. But because he is serious about doing well in college, he only goes to the tennis courts after he accomplishes his studying goals for the day. What strategy is Dylan using to improve his self-control?

• A)precommitment
• B)stimulus control
• C)negative reinforcement
• D)self-reinforcement

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Definitions:

Biological Predisposition

A natural tendency or inclination to behave or react in a particular way, often with a genetic basis influencing susceptibility to specific conditions or diseases.

Observational Learning

The process of learning behaviors by watching and imitating others, as identified in the social learning theory.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment, a concept developed by B.F. Skinner.

Classical Conditioning

Classical conditioning is a learning process through which an association is made between a naturally occurring stimulus and a previously neutral stimulus.