Research Has Found Correlations Between

question 69

Multiple Choice

Research has found correlations between

• A) IQ and temperament.
• B) self-regulation and obesity.
• C) emotional reactiveness and height.
• D) temperament and health.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A system of learning in which the expression of behavior is controlled through the use of incentives or penalizations.

Phobias

Extreme or irrational fears or aversions to specific objects, situations, or activities that cause significant distress or impairment.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Punishers

Stimuli that decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, used in the context of behavioral psychology.