A Child Is Scolded for Using His Fingers Instead of His

question 51

Multiple Choice

A child is scolded for using his fingers instead of his fork to eat some spaghetti.The scolding stops when he picks up his fork.This is an example of _______ reinforcement.

• A)positive
• B)negative
• C)tertiary
• D)secondary

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Definitions:

Line-Length Judgments

The evaluation or estimation of the length of lines, which can be influenced by visual illusions or perceptual biases.

Compliance Tactics

Techniques used to persuade or influence others to agree with or obey a particular request or command.

Chameleon Effect

The unconscious mimicry of the postures, mannerisms, facial expressions, and other behaviors of one's interaction partners, reflecting social adaptation.

Injunctive Norm

Social norms that are understood as what is typically approved or disapproved within a culture.