Reinforcing successive steps towards a behavioral goal is called
a. molding. c. creating.
b. shaping. d. forming.
B
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When lawyers for a woman who was accused of killing a neighbor focused on her mental state upon learning that the neighbor had, himself, raped and murdered her three year-old daughter, they were invoking _____
a. involuntary commitment c. diminished capacity b. incompetence to stand trial d. least restrictive environment
What focus does tertiary prevention programs share with primary and secondary prevention programs?
a. A focus on providing intervention to individuals with no sign of mental disorder. b. A focus on dealing with negative effects of mental disorder after onset. c. A focus on trying to reduce problems associated with a mental disorder on a community-wide basis. d. All of these are features shared among the three types of prevention programs.
Words that express comparisons and relationships are some of the hardest concepts for young children to grasp
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The death of a pet
a. is significant in childhood but not in late adulthood b. confirms the importance of relationships c. shows that bereavement depends upon the intrinsic value of the object d. is not important for older adults with limited social contacts e. enhances self-esteem among older adults