In the Example of Mrs

question 6

Multiple Choice

In the example of Mrs.Williams in the book,staff used differential reinforcement to get her to make more positive comments.Describe the reinforcement and extinction components of DRA in this case.

• A)When Mrs.Williams made positive comments staff reacted with attention.When she complained,they did not provide attention.
• B)When Mrs.Williams made positive comments staff reacted gave her a back rub.When she complained,they did not provide a back rub.
• C)When Mrs.Williams made positive comments staff let her escape from a task she did not enjoy.When she complained,they required her to complete the task.
• D)When Mrs.Williams made positive comments staff reacted with positive attention.When she complained,they reacted with negative attention.

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Definitions:

Informational Social Influence

The change in opinions or behavior that occurs when someone conforms to what they believe are the expectations of others, particularly in uncertain situations where the correct action or belief is unclear.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically improving on well-practiced tasks.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual immersed in a group loses awareness of self and as a result may act contrary to their norms or ethics, often seen in crowds or mobs.

Individualism

A social and cultural ethos that emphasizes the moral worth of the individual and the importance of independence and self-reliance in personal and social decision-making.