Which of the Following Statements Regarding Reinforcement and Rewards Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding reinforcement and rewards is TRUE?

• A) An individual's culture influences whether a reward acts as a reinforcer.
• B) The terms reinforcement and reward can be used interchangeably.
• C) To qualify as a reinforcer, a reward must decrease the frequency of the behavior it follows.
• D) Rewards seldom act as reinforcers, even if the behavior occurs frequently.

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Definitions:

Early Life Attachments

The emotional bonds formed by children with their caregivers, influencing personality development and behavior in later life.

Self-actualizing Potential

Refers to an individual's ability to achieve their fullest potential, emphasizing personal growth, self-discovery, and the realization of personal capabilities.

Psychodynamic Heritage

Refers to the theories and therapeutic techniques that are rooted in psychoanalytic principles, emphasizing unconscious processes and early life experiences in shaping personality.

Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to understand and change long-standing patterns of behavior and emotion that are rooted in past relationships.