Operant Conditioning Assumes That

question 32

Multiple Choice

Operant conditioning assumes that:

• A)events that follow behavior affect whether the behavior is repeated in the future.
• B)one's mental processes (e.g.,memory and perception)mediate what behaviors one does in a situation.
• C)voluntary behaviors are reflexive.
• D)one learns by watching others' behavior.

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Definitions:

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from backing out of a promise which led the other party to take action or abstain from it, based on the promise.

Illusory Promise

A statement that appears to be a promise but does not actually bind the party making it to any action or performance, rendering it unenforceable as a contract.

Release

A legal document or agreement resulting in one party forfeiting the right to make claims against another party in exchange for a settlement or relief.

Unforeseeably Difficult

Situations or tasks that could not have been predicted to be as challenging or complex as they are found to be.