Ken Is Asked to Do Something That Others Will Find

question 15

Multiple Choice

Ken is asked to do something that others will find odd and track other people's reactions to him for psychology lab. A friend of Ken's orders food at the local Chinese food restaurant then leaves. Ken comes in and sits at the uncleared table (where his friend just sat) . Ken starts eating off his friend's unfinished plate. People start staring at him and whispering among themselves. To complete his assignment Ken has

• A) initiated groupthink.
• B) violated a social norm.
• C) persuaded patrons to notice him.
• D) succumbed to stereotyping.

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Definitions:

Aversive Stimulus

A stimulus that is unpleasant or painful that causes an individual to avoid or change behavior.

Positive Punishment

A behavioral concept where the introduction of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus decreases the likelihood of a behavior recurring.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification method involving the removal of desirable stimuli to decrease a behavior's occurrence.

Physical Punishment

A form of discipline that involves the use of physical force with the intention of causing a person to experience pain but not injury, for purposes of correction or control.