How Do Proponents of Reinforcement Theory View Behavior

question 47

Multiple Choice

How do proponents of reinforcement theory view behavior?

• A) as the result of a cognitive process
• B) as environmentally caused
• C) as a reflection of the inner state of the individual
• D) as a function of one's power need
• E) as a product of heredity

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Definitions:

Testing Effects

The impact that pre-testing may have on the subjects' performance in subsequent assessments.

Cross-sectional

A research design that collects data from a population, or a representative subset, at one specific point in time.

Reasoning Ability

The capacity to think logically, understand and apply principles, and solve problems, often measured through cognitive tests.

Age

A measure of the length of time that a person or thing has existed, often used as a variable in research to examine differences or changes over time.