Question

Keeley, a new student at Central High in Knoxville, TN, just moved from Seattle, WA. Keeley would really like to make new friends at her new high school, so she decides to attend the club fair. While attending the club fair, Keeley decides to sign up for Dream Interpretation Club, which meets before school. Keeley plans to attend a few meetings before deciding whether to become a member.

A. Describe how each of the following could assist Keeley with forming friendships with the twenty-five members. Definitions alone will not score.
•Mnemonic device
•Operant conditioning
•Mere exposure effect
•Reticular activation system
B. Describe how each of the following could hinder Keeley from forming friendships. Definitions alone will not score.
•Sympathetic nervous system
•Circadian rhythm
•Stereotypes
•Drive-reduction Theory

Answer 1

Keeley could make friends through the mere exposure effect, mnemonic devices to remember details, and positive reinforcement via operant conditioning. Conversely, activation of her sympathetic nervous system, circadian rhythm misalignment, stereotypes, and the drive-reduction theory could hinder her ability to form friendships at her new high school.

Step-by-step explanation:

Factors Assisting Friendship Formation at High School

Keeley's efforts to form friendships with the members of the Dream Interpretation Club could be assisted by the mere exposure effect, which suggests that repeated exposure to the other club members will increase the likelihood of friendship forming. Implementing a mnemonic device might help Keeley remember names and details about her peers, thus improving social interactions and bonding. Furthermore, operant conditioning could play a role; if Keeley receives positive reinforcement from the club members when she participates or shares insightful interpretations, this will likely encourage her continued attendance and effort to socialize.

Factors Hindering Friendship Formation at High School

Challenges to forming friendships could arise if Keeley's sympathetic nervous system is activated by anxiety, making her seem less approachable and negatively influencing her ability to connect with others. A misalignment of Keeley's circadian rhythm due to the move from Seattle to Knoxville might leave her tired for the early morning club meetings, potentially affecting social interactions. Additionally, if Keeley or the club members hold stereotypes about each other, these preconceived notions could impede genuine friendship formation. Lastly, the drive-reduction theory explains that if Keeley's basic needs are unmet, she may be less inclined to seek social interaction, prioritizing those needs over building friendships.

Answer 2

A. Describe how each of the following could assist Keeley with forming friendships with the twenty-five members. Definitions alone will not score.
•Mere exposure effect
He has to let himself be exposed as a new student to meet friends that can be with him.

B.Describe how each of the followings could hinder Keeley from forming friendships.
•Drive-reduction Theory
If Keeley would stop himself from being with other and exposing himself, he wouldn't meet friends in the school.