Which term best describes an attempt to change a person's mind?
a. induction
b. manipulation
c. persuasion
d. assimilation
C
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Rhonda has been diagnosed with PTSD after being beaten and raped by her ex-husband. She is discussing various treatment options with her therapist. Why might her therapist suggest cognitive-behavioral therapy rather than medication? a. Medications only numb the emotions, they do not help with the problems
b. The ability to express emotions and develop adaptive strategies will be more helpful. c. Cognitive-behavior treatments are easier to deal with after this type of event. d. Medications have not been found to be successful for treating PTSD.
A young boy has been told by his father not to go near the street. The boy looks at his father and then runs toward the busy street. His father catches the young boy before he makes it to the street and spanks him for this misbehavior. The young boy stops going near the street due to the consequence known as
a. negative reinforcement. b. response cost. c. positive punishment. d. negative punishment.
Conformity to peer pressure peaks around age 14
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Preschoolers who engage in violent pretend play demonstrate:
A) higher levels of paranoia than other children. B) less antisocial behavior in later childhood. C) more helping behavior toward other children. D) lower levels of empathy than other children.