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joblessjake

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Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning potentially influencing an attitude?
 
  A) A voter listens to a political candidate speaking in a dark, noisy, and cramped auditorium.
  B) A teacher smiles and nods when a student expresses a political view that the teacher likes.
  C) Children watch a video that shows other children having fun recycling.
  D) A woman tries sushi for the first time with her new boyfriend in a romantic setting.

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Whereas ________ is any act performed to benefit another, ________ is such an act performed with no regard for one's safety or interests.
 
  a. altruism; prosocial behavior
  b. prosocial behavior; self-help
  c. prosocial behavior; altruism
  d. altruism; self-sacrifice


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jessicaduplan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you


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