Question

Sharon has learned that her language arts teacher is happy to answer her questions but that her biology teacher discourages questions. Sharon, therefore, asks questions in language arts but not in biology.

In behaviorist terminology, Sharon is:

a) being shaped.
b) undergoing extinction.
c) showing generalization.
d) showing discrimination.

Answer 1

Answer: Showing discrimination

Step-by-step explanation:

Sharon learned that while her language arts teacher happily answers her questions, her biology teacher always discourages questions. This led to Sharon asking questions in language arts class but not in biology. This shows that Sharon is showing discrimination.

Discrimination is the recognition and understanding of the distinctions that exists between one thing and another. Discrimination is the distinguishing differences between individuals or treating someone as an inferior based on their sex, age, and race.

Answer 2

Answer: In behaviorist terminology, Sharon is SHOWING DISCRIMINATION.

Explanation: Discrimination is defined as the distinct treatment of an individual. It is the capability to tell the difference between two actions.

As defined that it is an act of treating individually differently, Sharon is treating her biology and language arts teacher differently. Ideally, Sharon asks questions in class, but due to the fact that her biology teacher discourages questions, Sharon treats her differently.