Resiliency in Boys Would Be Best Associated with Households in Which

question 38

Multiple Choice

Resiliency in boys would be best associated with households in which there are:

• A)male role models,structure,encouragement of emotional expressiveness
• B)female role models,structure,encouragement of emotional expressiveness
• C)male role models and a combination of risk taking and independence
• D)female role models and a combination of risk taking and independence

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Definitions:

Fixed Ratio

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

Variable Interval

A schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Premack Principle

A theory that more probable behaviors can reinforce less probable behaviors.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies basic survival needs and is naturally reinforcing, such as food, water, or sleep.