Hidden realms of emotion, thought, and behavior may affect motives that drive us to act in certain ways. This is known as
a. unconscious motivation.
b. defense mechanisms.
c. psychic determinism.
d. primary process.
a
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A. a token economy B. operant conditioning C. aversion therapy D. participant modeling
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Like most one-year-olds, Antoine sucks reflexively when a sucker is placed in his mouth. For the past few days, Antoine's mother has turned on the television as she gives Antoine his daily sucker. Today, Antoine's mother turns on the television but does not have a sucker to give Antoine. Much to her surprise, Antoine begins to make a sucking motion despite having no sucker. Which theory best
explains Antoine's behavior? a. Operant conditioning b. Information processing c. Classical conditioning d. Piagetian
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a. HIPAA regulations c. improved robotic cardiac surgery b. access to genetic tests d. laser (bloodless) surgery