If you study to relieve your fear of receiving an F on the upcoming test, then your studying has increased due to
a. negative reinforcement.
b. positive reinforcement.
c. aversive punishment.
d. response cost.
A
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Monique contracted rubella early in her pregnancy. Damage is most likely to affect the embryo's
eyes. arms or legs. breathing. bloodstream.
A control group in an experiment receives the experimental treatment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
People generally ________ think they would like to be able to easily change a decision they've made; however, the research on cognitive dissonance suggests that people actually are ________ with their choice when a decision is more permanent
a. do; happier b. do; not as happy c. do not; happier d. do not; not as happy