Any stimulus or event that increases the probability of the behaviour that led to it is termed a(n):

A) conditioned stimulus.
B) unconditioned stimulus.
C) punisher.
D) reinforcer.


D) reinforcer.

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is the BEST example of rapport talk?

a. "I understand how you feel; the very same thing happened to me." b. "Let me tell you the difference between the political parties . . ." c. "To get to the movie theater, turn left at the next corner." d. "To handle your troublesome co-worker, you should simply tell him to get lost."

Psychology

Which one of the following is using the foot-in-the-door compliance in an obedience situation to get people to obey increasing demands?

A. Psychological distance B. Slippery slope C. Destructive obedience D. Conformity

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Mild, periodic conflicts between adolescents and their parents reflect which of the following?

A. Adolescent stubbornness as a result of hormone changesĀ  B. Parental rigidity as a result of age C. The influence of friends' pressures D. To achieve new autonomy

Psychology