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Select an ethnic group, and discuss how the application of learning theory may vary according to the cultural beliefs and values of this group.

Based on the research, choose one these four techniques and justify why you think specific learning techniques such as Positive Reinforcement: Negative Reinforcement: Positive Punishment: Negative Punishment: that could be used by your chosen ethnic group.

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The African-American ethnic group has cultural beliefs and values that may make application of learning theory different from the way that it will be applied to other ethnic groups, in order for it to be effective for these individuals. One of the cultural beliefs of many males within this ethnic group is that men are not supposed to show any weakness or fear, and that it is unmanly to engage in such practices, especially in front of other individuals. Due to this factor, ...

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