Which One of the Following Illustrates an Overgeneralization Error? the Concepts

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following illustrates an overgeneralization error? The concepts in question are italicized.

• A) Abe knows what the words tall and short mean, but he doesn't realize that one is the opposite of the other.
• B) Ben thinks that all animals have to have fur and four legs; therefore snakes, bumblebees, and people cannot possibly be animals.
• C) Carol says, "I forgetted my homework today."
• D) Donna thinks that whales and dolphins are kinds of fish, when they are actually mammals instead.

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Definitions:

Biofeedback

A technique that teaches individuals to improve their health by using signals from their own bodies, often involving the control of physiological functions such as heart rate, muscle tension, and blood pressure.

Relaxation

A state of being free from tension and anxiety, which can be achieved through various techniques such as meditation or deep-breathing exercises.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior or makes it more likely to occur.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, usually by introducing an unpleasant response or removing a desirable outcome following an undesirable behavior.