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B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning theory emphasizes the importance of:
B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning theory emphasizes the importance of:
- Unconditioned stimuli and unconditioned responses
- Reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior (correct)
- Subjective interpretations and personal constructs
- Innate drives and biological needs
Social learning theory, as proposed by Albert Bandura, highlights the role of:
Social learning theory, as proposed by Albert Bandura, highlights the role of:
- Classical conditioning and unconditioned responses
- Unconscious motivations and defense mechanisms
- Observational learning and self-efficacy (correct)
- Reinforcement schedules and primary drives
The Left-Wing Authoritarianism (LWA) Scale measures:
The Left-Wing Authoritarianism (LWA) Scale measures:
- Attitudes toward authority, hierarchy, and censorship (correct)
- Openness to new experiences and unconventional ideas
- Empathy and compassion for others
- The tendency to view oneself as a victim
The Tendency for Interpersonal Victimhood (TIV) Scale assesses:
The Tendency for Interpersonal Victimhood (TIV) Scale assesses:
The Pleasure of Viewing Violent Media (PVV) Scale evaluates:
The Pleasure of Viewing Violent Media (PVV) Scale evaluates:
The LWA scale consists of how many subscales?
The LWA scale consists of how many subscales?
Which of the following is NOT a subscale of the LWA scale?
Which of the following is NOT a subscale of the LWA scale?
On the LWA scale, a score of 6 would indicate:
On the LWA scale, a score of 6 would indicate:
The TIV scale measures how many different dimensions of interpersonal victimhood?
The TIV scale measures how many different dimensions of interpersonal victimhood?
Someone scoring high on the "moral elitism" subscale of the TIV scale is likely to:
Someone scoring high on the "moral elitism" subscale of the TIV scale is likely to:
Study Notes
Theories and Scales in Psychology
- B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning theory emphasizes the importance of environmental factors in shaping behavior.
Social Learning Theory
- Albert Bandura's social learning theory highlights the role of observation, imitation, and modeling in learning behavior.
Left-Wing Authoritarianism (LWA) Scale
- The LWA Scale measures authoritarian tendencies among individuals who identify as left-wing or liberal.
- The scale consists of multiple subscales.
- A score of 6 on the LWA scale would indicate a moderate level of authoritarianism.
Tendency for Interpersonal Victimhood (TIV) Scale
- The TIV Scale assesses individual differences in the tendency to feel victimized in interpersonal relationships.
- The scale measures three different dimensions of interpersonal victimhood.
- Individuals scoring high on the "moral elitism" subscale of the TIV scale tend to perceive themselves as morally superior to others.
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Test your understanding of B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning theory, which explains how behavior is modified based on its consequences. Explore the key concepts and principles of this fundamental psychology theory.
