Little Jimmy Has Met His Grandmother Only Once, but That

question 47

Multiple Choice

Little Jimmy has met his grandmother only once, but that experience was very positive. In fact, the experience was so wonderful that every time he sees an older-looking woman, he runs over to her with a big smile and his arms outstretched. Which conditioning phenomenon does Jimmy demonstrate?

• A) shaping
• B) stimulus generalization
• C) second-order conditioning
• D) reconditioning

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

A phenomenon in group work where individuals put in less effort because they believe others will pick up the slack.

Competitive Instinct

The natural tendency or inclination to aim at outperforming others or being the best in a given scenario.

Norman Triplett

A psychologist known for his work on the social facilitation effect, showcasing how the presence of others affects performance.

Teamwork

The collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.