While studying the concept of reinforcement,
Erica asked herself how reinforcement and punishment differ and what kinds of reinforcement (and punishment) there are; she tried to think of personal examples of the use of reinforcement. Erica is using
a. elaborative processing.
b. rote learning.
c. maintenance rehearsal.
d. chunking or recoding.
ANSWER: a
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Ann is so terrified of fire that she cannot light a match or even enjoy dinner by candlelight. Ann is MOST likely suffering from
a. generalized anxiety disorder. b. panic disorder. c. obsessive-compulsive disorder. d. a specific phobia.
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a. lower involvement in extracurricular activities. b. lower perceived autonomy. c. higher self-esteem. d. higher grade point averages.
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