It has been suggested that the catatonic patient's immobility
A) is a consequence of the patient's inability to ignore irrelevant stimuli.
B) reflects a lack of willingness to comply with therapist demands.
C) results from the dopamine dysfunction known to underlie this disorder.
D) provides the patient with the calm and relaxed atmosphere they need in order to get well.
A
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a. vaccinations for rubella b. medical screening for PKU c. programs such as Sesame Street d. enrollment of toddlers in Head Start programs
The evolutionary perspective draws from the field of ethology, which examines the ways in which our biological makeup can influence our behavior. Which theorist was a primary proponent of ethology?
A. Conny Plank B. Marcel Wölff C. Ingo Larsen D. Konrad Lorenz
Research on majority and minority influence suggests all of the following except that
a. majorities are more influential than minorities on subjective questions. b. majorities exert normative influence, whereas minorities exert informational influence. c. majorities are more influential than minorities on questions of fact. d. majority influence is greater on public measures of conformity, whereas minority influence is greater onprivate measures of conformity.
The Premack principle suggests that a preferred activity can be used to reinforce a non-preferred task
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.