The Term "Norm" Communicates _____

question 24

Multiple Choice

The term "norm" communicates _____.

• A) a common behavior that results from biological or social pressure
• B) what is right versus what is wrong behavior among people
• C) that some behaviors are better than others
• D) that differences in behavior from the norm suggest deficits in behavior

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Definitions:

Watson

John B. Watson, an American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable behavior.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, a psychologist and behaviorist known for his development of the operant conditioning theory, emphasizing the influence of external stimuli on behavior.

Biological Predisposition

Rephrased from Genetic Predispositions: The inherent genetic makeup that increases the likelihood of an individual developing certain conditions or traits.

Generalization

The process by which individuals apply learned responses to similar but not identical stimuli.