Peggy's Use of Foul Language Decreased Because It Was Followed

question 158

Multiple Choice

Peggy's use of foul language decreased because it was followed by the loss of her $5 weekly allowance.Taking away Peggy's allowance served as ________ for her foul language.

• A) negative reinforcement
• B) positive punishment
• C) secondary reinforcement
• D) negative punishment

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Definitions:

Obedience Research

The study of how individuals comply with orders or commands from those of higher authority, often explored through experiments and psychological evaluations.

Replication

The process of repeating a research study or experiment to verify its findings.

Solomon Asch Experiment

A series of psychological experiments conducted by Solomon Asch, demonstrating the power of conformity in groups.

Conformity

The tendency to align one's attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors with those of a group or society.