Below Are Four Situations in Which a Behavior Is Being

question 36

Multiple Choice

Below are four situations in which a behavior is being imitated. Only one of them can be explained from an instrumental conditioning perspective. Which one?

• A) Ann sees all the attention her older sister gets for playing varsity basketball. She is too short to make the varsity basketball team, so she works hard to gain a spot on the varsity softball team.
• B) A few days after watching a gourmet chef make chocolate mousse on television, Bill tries making mousse in his own kitchen.
• C) Carlos throws a football the way he saw a well-known football quarterback do it on television.
• D) Immediately after she watches her teacher demonstrate how to use a microscope, Debbie uses it correctly and is praised by her teacher for doing so.

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Definitions:

Clarification

The process of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

Spontaneous Wit

The ability to produce clever and humorous responses or remarks without preparatory thought.

Plan Ahead

The process of making arrangements or preparations for future actions or events in advance, often to ensure better outcomes.

Vocalizing Problems

The act of expressing or articulating issues, concerns, or challenges verbally.