"If a Response Is Followed by a Pleasurable Consequence, It

question 257

Multiple Choice

"If a response is followed by a pleasurable consequence, it will tend to be repeated. If a response is followed by an unpleasant consequence, it will tend not to be repeated." This is a statement of ________.

• A) the Law of Positive Reinforcement
• B) Rescorla's cognitive perspective
• C) Thorndike's Law of Effect
• D) Garcia's conditional emotional response

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Definitions:

Outgroup Derogation

The phenomenon of negatively evaluating or discriminating against members of an outgroup compared to one's ingroup.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency for people to give preferential treatment and positive attitudes towards members of their own group over those from other groups.

Social Situation

A scenario involving interactions between individuals or groups within a social context, influencing behaviors, thoughts, and emotions.

Violent

Characterized by the use of physical force to inflict harm or damage to individuals or property.