Superstitious Behavior Can Be Defined by a Learning Theorist as

question 72

Multiple Choice

Superstitious behavior can be defined by a learning theorist as

• A) doing something and not knowing why.
• B) a behavioral deficit which only shows up in unusual situations.
• C) doing something for good luck.
• D) non-contingent reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Manipulation and Transfer

Techniques used in research or applied contexts to explore the causality of variables or to apply knowledge or skills learned in one context to another.

General Cognition

The overall process of thought that includes perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Organisational Psychology

A field of psychology that studies human behavior in workplace settings and applies psychological principles to organizational challenges.

Implicit Personality Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that individuals use a set of assumptions to make inferences about the personalities of others based on limited observable traits.