The partial reinforcement effect refers to the fact that a response that is reinforced after some, but not all, of the desired behaviors is _____ to extinction than a response that gets continuous reinforcement
a) more resistant
b) less resistant
c) more variable in its resistance
d. totally resistant
Answer: a
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a. existential b. observational learning c. multicultural d. behavioral
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a. differences in interests b. a betrayal of trust c. moving away from the neighborhood d. fighting or bickering over a member of the opposite sex
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a. refusing a costly act makes them feel guilty. b. of a new self-image. c. they feel their effort is justified. d. they do not feel threatened.
The concept of social norms refers to
a. the most common beliefs, values, or behavior in a group of people. b. implicit or explicit rules a group has for acceptable beliefs, values, or behavior. c. social sanctions a group provides in response to deviant behavior. d. social practices designed to promote cooperation in a group.