Operant Conditioning Differs from Classical Conditioning in That It Shapes

question 45

True/False

Operant conditioning differs from classical conditioning in that it shapes rather than creates behavior.

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from persistent failure to succeed or a traumatic event.

Rumination

The act of continuously thinking about the same thoughts, typically negative, which causes emotional distress.

Insomnia

An ailment marked by challenges in both initiating and maintaining sleep.

Social-cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the influence of cognitive processes and social contexts on behavior.