Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Reinforcement

question 425

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

• A) You clean your room because your mother promised you a chocolate bar if you do.
• B) You clean your room because you can't stand hearing your mother nag at you anymore.
• C) You clean your room because your mother said she's take your Playstation away if you didn't.
• D) You clean your room because your mother said she'd smack your butt if you didn't.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (ideas, beliefs, values, or emotional reactions).

Central Route To Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of the message, leading to lasting attitude change.

Community

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, or a feeling of fellowship with others as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.

Chameleon Effect

The subconscious mimicry of the postures, mannerisms, facial expressions, and other behaviors of one's interaction partners, often as a means of social rapport.