According to ________,People Explain Behavior by Crediting Either the Situation

question 135

Multiple Choice

According to ________,people explain behavior by crediting either the situation or the person's disposition.

• A) attribution theory
• B) cognitive dissonance theory
• C) psychoanalytic theory
• D) social influence theory

Discuss the role of contingencies in classical conditioning and explain backward conditioning.

Explain higher order conditioning and the difference between primary and secondary reinforcers.

Describe the different schedules of reinforcement, including examples and typical response patterns.

Understand the prevalence and nature of sleep disorders in children and adults.

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Definitions:

Role Playing

A therapeutic technique where individuals act out roles in a simulated situation which can help in understanding behaviors, practicing responses, or preparing for real-life interactions.

In Vivo Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique that gradually exposes a person to an anxiety-producing object or situation in real life, to reduce fear.

Shaping

A method used in behavioral therapy to reinforce successive approximations toward a desired behavior.

Terminal Response

In the context of psychology, this refers to the final behavior or action that occurs at the end of a behavioral sequence, often in response to conditioning or therapy.