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Linda moved to Columbia, Missouri from New York City and uses New York phrases in her speech. Her classmates tease her when she uses New York phrases in order to influence her to quit using them. Linda has quit using New York phrases in her speech. The teasing is an example of
 
  a. reinforcement of an incompatible behavior.
   b. intermittent reinforcement.
 
   c. shaping.
 
   d. punishment.

Question 2

Which of the following would be an operant conditioning explanation for why some children become aggressive?
 
  a. They mentally link aggression with negative consequences.
   b. They identify with aggressive characters on TV.
 
   c. When they are aggressive, they tend to get their way.
 
   d. Their basic physiological needs are not met.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: c




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Reply 2 on: Sep 15, 2018
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