Which One of the Following Is an Example of Vicarious

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is an example of vicarious punishment?

• A)Alice notices that her friend Ellen gets extra attention from the teacher when she acts helpless.Alice begins to act helpless as well.
• B)Bill knows that he will get a higher grade if he turns in a research paper that is typed rather than handwritten, but he turns in a handwritten paper anyway.
• C)Connie sees her friend Maria scolded for chewing gum in class.She quickly takes her own gum out of her mouth.
• D)David sees how Justin gets good grades when he works hard on his mathematics homework, but David doesn't want to work that hard.

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Definitions:

Expression of Sympathy

A verbal or written acknowledgment of someone's pain, grief, or misfortune, conveying understanding and compassion.

Opening Buffer

An introductory statement intended to soften the impact of the message that follows.

Sincere Apology

An expression of regret that is genuine and intended to make amends for a mistake or wrong.

Neutral Buffer

A neutral buffer acts as an introductory statement in communication, often used to ease into a sensitive subject without causing immediate offense or defense.