Mel has been arguing every day for months with his girlfriend, Sylvia. He realizes that this is a "no win" situation. She never gives in, and he is miserable with her. He decides to break up with her. Mel's coping strategy is known as
a. negotiation
b. compromise
c. withdrawal
d. assertiveness
Answer: C
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a. ?chunking b. ?mnemonics c. ?the method of loci d. ?rehearsal
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a. anxious b. cooperative c. insecure d. self-conscious
The limbic system-the forebrain areas surrounding the thalamus-has been regarded as non-critical for emotion.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. positive, primary reinforcer. b. positive, generalized reinforcer. c. negative, generalized reinforcer. d. positive, secondary reinforcer.