Dana Is Idiocentric

question 57

Multiple Choice

Dana is idiocentric. Her classmate Roger is allocentric. Which of the following statements is likely to be true?

• A)Roger's self-esteem is affected by the level of support he receives from his friends. Dana's is not.
• B)Dana's self-esteem is affected by the level of support she receives from her friends. Roger's is not.
• C)Both Roger's and Dana's self-esteem are affected by the level of support they receive from their friends.
• D)Neither Roger's nor Dana's self-esteem is affected by the level of support they receive from their friends.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has acquired the property of reinforcing behaviors through association with a primary reinforcer.

Watson

John B. Watson was an American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable behaviors.

Pavlov

Refers to Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, especially demonstrated through his experiments with dogs and the conditioned reflex.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and experimental analysis of behavior.