Theories of Social Development Largely Omit

question 168

Multiple Choice

Theories of social development largely omit:

• A) instincts.
• B) imprinting.
• C) brain systems.
• D) genetic adaptations.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A technique used in behavior modification that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Respondent Behavior

A behavioral response that occurs naturally as a reaction to a specific stimulus, without the necessity of learning or prior experience.

Secondary Reinforcement

A form of reinforcement where a stimulus gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Vicarious Reinforcement

Learning that occurs by observing the rewards or punishments that another individual receives, influencing the observer's behavior.