Asked by Saradha Bandaru on Jul 07, 2024

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If you cannot spend as much time as you would like engaged in a particular activity, that activity will function as a reinforcer. This statement describes the:

A) disequilibrium principle.
B) Premack principle.
C) principle of serial contiguity.
D) law of effect.

Disequilibrium Principle

A concept in cognitive psychology suggesting that learning occurs when existing knowledge is challenged by new information, leading to cognitive growth.

Premack Principle

The Premack Principle is a psychological concept that states a more preferred activity can be used as a reward to reinforce the performance of a less preferred activity.

  • Understand the principle of disequilibrium and how it is applied to reinforce behavior.
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dhamini chelladuraiJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The disequilibrium principle, also known as the "relative deprivation hypothesis," suggests that if an individual cannot spend as much time as they would like on a preferred activity (due to being engaged in a less preferred activity), the opportunity to engage in the preferred activity will become a reinforcer for completing the less preferred activity.