According to Research,which of the Following Is NOT True Regarding

question 49

Multiple Choice

According to research,which of the following is NOT true regarding stress and parenthood?

• A)The less stressful a couple's marriage before parenthood,the more stressful parenthood becomes.
• B)Part of the stress arises because couples are inadequately prepared for parenthood.
• C)Parenthood is more stressful if it is not planned.
• D)Part of the stress arises because of the abrupt transition to parenthood.

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

A psychological principle that behaviors followed by pleasant outcomes are likely to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

Rewarded Responses

Behaviors or actions that receive positive reinforcement, which increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future.

Punished Responses

Behaviors that decrease in frequency because they are followed by unpleasant consequences.

Operant

In Skinner’s system, an instrumental response that is defined by its effect (the way it operates) on the environment.