Which psychological perspective would explain that phobias are acquired through classical conditioning, anxiety attacks reflect conditioned emotional responses that generalize to new situations, and the behavior of a hypochondriac is reinforced by the sympathy and attention he or she gets?
Answer: behaviorist
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According to the text, why is the public less trusting of the media today than in 1970?
A. The public thinks the press does not focus enough on campaigns. B. The public worries about media consolidation. C. The public finds the media too bland and neutral. D. The public's distrust of politicians turns them against politicians' endorsement of the media. E. None of these are correct.
Why do economic structuralists believe states collaborate?
a. In order to increase the wealth of the world's proletariat b. Because states want to divide up the spoils after major wars c. In order to continue to exploit the world's poor d. Because international organizations facilitate cooperation.
In an ABA reversal design, we are given a compelling demonstration that the independent variable is responsible for the change in the dependent variable when
A) there is no reversal. B) the behavior changes in the predicted direction each time the reversal occurs. C) the behavior changes in no particular direction at each measurement instance. D) the behavior stays the same each time the reversal occurs.
Why is public opinion central to America's system of government?
A) ?The constitution requires a majority of the public to approve legislation. B) ?Representatives must vote according to the majority opinion of their constituents. C) ?America has a democratic type of government and public opinion can influence government decision making. D) ?The First Amendment requires Congress to listen to the "speech" of the people. E) ?Public opinion does not play a role in America's system of government.