Define Attitudes

question 117

Essay

Define attitudes. List and discuss the three components of attitudes and include an example of a statement that describes each component to support your answer.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often used in behavioral conditioning.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behaviorism that encourages a certain behavior by following it with a positive stimulus or reward.

Desirable Stimulus

An external event or factor that evokes a positive or wanted response from an individual or organism.