All Subjects
Light
collapse
Practice Quizzes
AP Psychology
Unit 7 – Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
Topic 7.7
According to the principles of operant conditioning, why might a child continue to throw tantrums?
Throwing tantrums has been previously rewarded or reinforced (e.g., by attention or getting what they want).
The child is genetically predisposed to throwing tantrums.
The child naturally dislikes being calm or quiet.
The child has formed an association between tantrums and another unrelated stimulus.
Related content
Practice quizzes
Practice this subject
Practice this unit
Practice this topic
Study guides (1)
AP Psychology - 7.7 Behaviorism and Social Cognitive Theories of Personality
Key terms
Operant Conditioning
Child
Tantrums
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Testimonials
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Crisis Text Line
Request a Feature
Report an Issue
Stay Connected
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Testimonials
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Crisis Text Line
Request a Feature
Report an Issue
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.
Back
Practice Quiz
Guides
Glossary
Guides
Glossary
Next
