Jake Hits His Brother and Gets Scolded by Mom

question 6

Multiple Choice

Jake hits his brother and gets scolded by mom.As a result he is more likely to hit his brother.This is an example of:

• A)social positive reinforcement
• B)social negative reinforcement
• C)automatic positive reinforcement
• D)automatic negative reinforcement

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Definitions:

Social Benefits

The positive impacts on society and individuals generated by public services and goods, including education and healthcare.

Social Costs

The total cost to society as a whole for producing a good or service, including both the private costs incurred by firms and also any costs inflicted on third parties.

Special Interest Groups

Groups of people or organizations with common interests that seek to influence public policy and decisions.

Shortsightedness Effect

The shortsightedness effect refers to the tendency of decision-makers to prioritize short-term gains over long-term outcomes, often leading to suboptimal results.