The Term Social Clock Refers to

question 10

Multiple Choice

The term social clock refers to

• A) the culturally preferred time to leave home,marry,have children,and retire.
• B) an optimal time for developing social bonds between children and caregivers.
• C) the average age of people in different social groups and organizations.
• D) the different ways in which societies evaluate the physical and cognitive changes accompanying the aging process.

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

A behavioral control method where the removal of a desirable stimulus decreases the likelihood of a behavior recurring.

Avoiding Punishment

Engaging in behavior with the aim to prevent, escape from, or decrease the likelihood of negative consequences or sanctions.

Variable Interval Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, leading to a variable response pattern.

Variable Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to a high and steady rate of response.