Which technique increases the frequency of a behavior because it removes or reduces an aversive (punishing) event?
a. positive reinforcement
b. vicarious conditioning
c. negative reinforcement
d. modeling
c
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
If reuptake is prevented:
A. the neurotransmitter will be transported back to the end bulbs B. the neurotransmitter will remain in the synapse C. phantom limb occurs D. the neuron will die
A drawing, such as the "three-pronged widget" shown, that cannot be organized into a stable, consistent, or meaningful perception is considered
a. camouflage. b. a perceptual frustration. c. an ambiguous stimulus. d. an impossible figure.
The three classic theories of emotion attempt to answer which of the following questions? a. What is the relationship between the physical and conscious experiences of emotion?
b. Are emotions learned or innate? c. What are the purposes of emotion? d. Does expressing an emotion reduce or enhance a person's experience of the emotion?