Accepting Ourselves Without Excessive Dependence on the Approval of Others

question 476

Multiple Choice

Accepting ourselves without excessive dependence on the approval of others best illustrates

• A) reciprocal determinism.
• B) defensive self-esteem.
• C) self-serving bias.
• D) secure self-esteem.

Recognize appropriate and inappropriate uses of home equity loans.

Understand strategies for improving one's credit score.

Know consumer protection laws regarding credit and how they apply to individuals.

Understand the 5 C's of credit and their significance in the credit decision process.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

Any reinforcer that is naturally reinforcing by meeting a basic biological need, such as hunger, thirst, or touch.

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A fixed-ratio schedule is a type of operant conditioning reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Variable-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Continuous Schedule

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule where every instance of the desired behavior is reinforced.