Based on MRI Research on People Who Were Experiencing and Later

question 2

Multiple Choice

Based on MRI research on people who were experiencing and later resolved cognitive dissonance,what would you expect to happen to Mary,who just reduced her dissonant feelings about visiting the tanning salon by telling herself that she isn't genetically predisposed to skin cancer,so it won't affect her?

• A)She will next experience nervousness.
• B)She will experience pleasant feelings.
• C)She will be able think critically about other things.
• D)S She will be unable to encode new memories for up to ten minutes.

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Definitions:

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in behavior analysis.

Positive Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a method of increasing the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a desirable event or outcome.

Negative Reinforcement

A method in behavior psychology that strengthens a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the behavior occurs.

Increases

Refers to a situation or condition becoming larger, greater, or more in number; often associated with growth or expansion in various contexts.