When a response is strengthened because it is followed by the removal of an aversive stimulus it is called
a. punishment.
b. positive reinforcement.
c. negative reinforcement.
d. secondary reinforcement.
C
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b. Both are more common in blacks. c. Whites have more alcohol abuse and blacks have more depression. d. Blacks have more depression and whites have more alcohol abuse.
The basis of Lewin's concept of motivation is equilibrium.?
a. True b. False
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. brain tumors do not respond to traditional chemotherapy. B. chemotherapy causes too much damage to neurons to be considered as a treatment for brain tumors. C. many substances used in traditional chemotherapy do not cross the blood-brain barrier. D. substances used in traditional chemotherapy mimic the actions of naturally occurring neurotransmitters.