Skinner Attached the Label "Operant Behavior" to Behavior That Is

question 84

Multiple Choice

Skinner attached the label "operant behavior" to behavior that is learned when one "operates on" the environment to produce desired consequences.Some call this the _____ model.

• A) cognitive dissonance
• B) performance management
• C) response-stimulus
• D) negative reinforcement
• E) balanced equity

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Definitions:

Marginalization

Relegation of people to a less powerful position based on social identities.

Social Identities

Aspects of an individual's identity derived from their membership in social groups such as race, gender, nationality, and religion.

Representations Of Reality

The depiction or portrayal of real-world elements, scenarios, or concepts through various means such as art, literature, or media.

Circumscription And Compromise

A career development theory suggesting individuals eliminate career options based on perceived constraints and then adjust their choices based on external factors.