A behaviorist might argue that if a women attracted to other ...

[ss2343]

A behaviorist might argue that if a women attracted to other women sexually were punished enough times for acting on that attraction, it might condition her in the direction of a heterosexual orientation.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Explain why active and public commitments are typically more effective than passive and private commitments. Provide separate examples of an active and a public commitment.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[kkenney]

Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Active commitments increase compliance because people come to perceive themselves in part by examining their own actions, and thus the act of committing can change a person's self-image. Public commitments increase compliance because individuals often feel pressure to remain consistent with a decision when others can observe a possible change.

[ss2343]

Excellent

[dantucker]

TYSM