Which of the Following Is the Study of Social Meanings

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the study of social meanings that emphasizes subjectivity in understanding human behavior?

• A) interpretive sociology
• B) formal sociology
• C) social ecology
• D) positivism

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A method in operant conditioning where an adverse condition is removed or avoided following a desired behavior, thereby strengthening that behavior.

Punishment

A process by which a consequence immediately follows a behavior, decreasing the likelihood of that behavior's recurrence.

Robert Rescorla

An American psychologist known for his work with Allan Wagner on the Rescorla-Wagner theory of conditioning, which emphasizes the role of cognition in classical conditioning.

Punishment of Application

The imposition of a penalty or negative consequence following an undesired behavior to decrease its likelihood in the future.