When Faced with a Negative Social Situation, Aggressive Children, in Comparison

question 63

Multiple Choice

When faced with a negative social situation, aggressive children, in comparison with nonaggressive children, are LESS likely to

• A)attribute hostile intentions when others' motives are clear.
• B)come up with few alternatives for behaviour.
• C)feel confident in their ability to perform acts of aggression.
• D)have hostile goals.

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, in experimental and learning contexts.

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, commonly used in behavior modification and training.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Internal Locus of Control

The belief that individuals control their own destiny and outcomes are the result of their own actions.