The shaping of behavior through reward or punishment is called ........

Sociology Preliminary Social processes

The shaping of behavior through reward or punishment is called:

conditioning

identity reinforcement

modeling

symbolic representation

- Conditioning

- This involves shaping behavior through rewards (reinforcement) or punishment.

- It's a fundamental concept in behavioral psychology.

- Two main types: classical (Pavlov) and operant (Skinner).

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- Identity Reinforcement

- Focuses on strengthening one's sense of identity or self-concept.

- Not primarily about rewards or punishment.

- Modeling

- Involves learning behaviors by observing and imitating others.

- Does not directly involve rewards or punishment.

- Symbolic Representation

- Refers to using symbols to represent concepts or objects.

- Not related to rewards or punishment for shaping behavior.

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