Which of the Following Is Not an Example of an Operantly-Learned

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of an operantly-learned behaviour?

• A) An adolescent washing the car hoping to get a curfew extension
• B) A man jumping back at the sight of a snake
• C) A prison inmate receiving tokens for good behaviour
• D) An animal staying still to avoid an electric shock

Assess the practical implications of personality traits for personal behaviors, including study habits and performance under pressure.

Evaluate the utility and limitations of the Big Five model in capturing the complexity of human personality.

Compare and contrast related personality traits and their effects on behavior and interactions.

Describe the role of personality traits in survival, reproduction, and adaptation.

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Definitions:

Biologically Hardwired

Refers to traits, behaviors, or instincts that are innate and genetically programmed rather than learned or acquired.

Naturalistic Fallacy

A logical error of equating what is natural with what is morally right or desirable.

Methodology

The system of methods and principles used in a particular discipline or field of study to gather and analyze data.

Evolutionary Psychology

A branch of psychology that studies how evolutionary principles help explain the structure and function of the human mind.