34. In the scientific analysis of behavior, behavior is explained a. as the resu

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34. In the scientific analysis of behavior, behavior is explained a. as the result of childhood trauma repressed from consciousness b. in terms of the thoughts and feelings which direct it c. without taking consciousness into account by understanding the internal processes associated with it 35. Personality, as defined by Skinner, is a collection of a·traits and attitudes c. behavior patterns b. repressed material 36. Explanatory fictions, according to the behavioral view a. are used by non-behaviorists to describe behavior that is not measurable b. appear to explain behavior and furthers the understanding of it c. all of the above d. none of the above 37. The underlying principle of operant conditioning is that behavior is controlled by a. an unconditioned stimulus b. mental directions c. the event immediately preceding the behavior d. the consequences of the behavior 38. In dassical conditioning, what term is used when there is a weakening of the conditioning due to the removal of reinforcement? a. acquisition b. spontaneous recovery c. extinction d-conditioned response 39. The child who gets a spanking for running out into the street is experiencing an operant conditioning Procedure called: a. positive reinforcement b. negative reinforcement c. punishment d. extinction 40. What is the correct term for a stimulus which, when removed from a situation, increases the probability of the response it follows? a. positive reinforcer b. punisher c. negative reinforcer d. partial reinforcer 41. What term is used to refer to a stimulus which, when presented, increases the probability the response it follows? a. positive reinforcer b. punisher c. negative reinforcer d. operant 42. Which of the following is true of negative reinforcement? a. it decreases the likelihood of the reoccurrence of the response b. it increases the likelihood of the reoccurrence of the response c. the organism is exposed to an aversive stimulus as a consequence of the behavior d. undesirable behaviors are definitely stopped, unlike punishment 43. A stimulus that decreases the probability that a behavior will occur is referred to as a a. punisher b. negative reinforcer c. positive reinforcer d. discriminant

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34. D) by understanding the internal processes associated with it.

Behaviour identification in psychology is an important factor, as it allows a to know what internal processes are going on within them and what kind of conditioning has led to the development of such behaviours.

35. C) behaviour patterns

Skinner says that personality is a collection of behaviour patterns and that a person can give rise to different behaviours under different conditions.

36. D) none of the above

Explanatory fictions are known to explain behaviour, but they are not known to explain anything in reality. Rather, it is explained that these these are simple arguments which are illogical and circular in their appearance.

37. D) the consequences of the behaviour

Operant conditioning is the process in which the behaviour of a person is modified by the implementation of rewards or punishments after the action has been performed. The consequences of the behaviour would determine if the behaviour would be repeated or avoided.

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