Positive reinforcers increase the probability that a behavior will occur when the reinforcers are removed

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

Psychology

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Mammals have circadian rhythms ____

a. only for their sleep/activity cycle b. only for frequency of eating and drinking c. for sleep and body temperature only d. for a variety of activities, including sleep

Psychology

Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. In family therapy, the client is the entire family. 2. One reason for choosing group therapy is that it shows clients they are not alone in their struggles. 3. One of the advantages of group therapy is the relative ease of putting together a group of individuals with similar needs. 4. Group therapy often is just as effective as individual therapy. 5. Self-help groups are associated with many benefits at little or no cost and very few risks.

Psychology

Neurons comprising the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system are located in the brain and sacral divisions of the spinal cord

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

A new research study is published and becomes the "hot story" in the news today. This story concerns you because the researchers report that they are the first scientists to find a higher incidence of depression in individuals who are taking a particular vitamin-the same vitamin that your physician has had you taking for years. While this may be cause for you to investigate further, you probably shouldn't panic, because

A. your physician will call you if there is anything to worry about. B. research like this is rarely accurate. C. without replication, the finding could just be due to coincidence. D. unless it was a double-blind experiment, the results are almost certainly in error.

Psychology