At a Recent Viewing of the Latest Hollywood Blockbuster, LaToya

question 15

Multiple Choice

At a recent viewing of the latest Hollywood blockbuster, LaToya and Ronald shared an awkward moment. LaToya, deeply moved by the story line, began to cry during the movie, while Ronald sat twiddling his thumbs wondering when the movie would finally be over. Afterward, while they were discussing their different reactions, Ronald said, "Well, girls always cry at sappy movies. That's why guys really hate those kinds of shows." Ronald is demonstrating that he holds very strong gender ________.

• A) stereotypes
• B) roles
• C) mores
• D) schemas

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Escape

The act of getting away from a place or situation, often used in the context of avoiding or coping with negative circumstances or feelings.

Unpleasant

Causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; not enjoyable or pleasant.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.