Which of the Following Has Been Proposed as the Identity

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been proposed as the identity of the giant Olmec heads?

• A) Priests of the feathered-serpent
• B) Deities
• C) Maya overlords
• D) Rulers

Recognize the concepts of operant conditioning and its techniques, including successive approximation and self-administering satiation.

Identify and evaluate therapeutic applications derived from Skinner's research.

Understand Skinner's perspectives on punishment and positive reinforcement.

Comprehend Skinner's methodological approach to studying behavior.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The natural tendency of the body to maintain a balanced internal state in order to ensure physical survival.

Intrinsic

Refers to motivation or value that is driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task itself, rather than relying on external pressures or rewards.

Extrinsic

Originating from or influenced by external factors outside of oneself, such as rewards or social pressures, rather than internal desires.

Instinct

Instinct refers to the innate, typically fixed patterns of behavior in animals and humans that are responded to specific stimuli, driven by evolutionary pressures.