The Use of Reinforcement in the Socialization Process Involves

question 61

Multiple Choice

The use of reinforcement in the socialization process involves

• A) praising or disciplining children according to whether they violate rules.
• B) learning to associate positive emotions with socially desirable behavior.
• C) ignoring good behavior and physically punishing children for bad behavior.
• D) parents demonstrating behaviors that are socially desirable.

---

Definitions:

Monozygotic Twins

Twins that develop from a single fertilized egg, making them genetically identical.

Spatial Memory

The ability to remember the locations and physical arrangement of objects in one's environment.

Prototype

In cognitive science, a prototype is a mental representation or best example of a category, facilitating faster recognition and categorization of similar stimuli.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values.