Reinforcing behaviors that more closely resemble a final, terminal behavior is called
a. positive reinforcement.
b. shaping.
c. positive reinforcers.
d. secondary reinforcers.
b
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a. ?schizophrenia; agranulocytosis b. ?schizophrenia; tardive dyskinesia c. ?anxiety disorder; agranulocytosis d. ?anxiety disorder; tardive dyskinesia
Sarah was at work in a gas station when it was robbed. Right before the robbery occurred, she spoke to a tall man with olive skin and a mustache. When questioned about the suspects in the burglary, she said she was certain that the robber had olive skin and a mustache. In truth, however, he had no facial hair and fair skin. What is the psychological term for this false recollection?
A) absentmindedness B) misattribution C) transference D) bias
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A. exercising at VO2 max for 20 minutes, three times per week B. a dual process of interaction and development C. learning who you are and how you connect to the society in which you live D. the orientations that serve as a basis for individual behaviors and group life
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a. ?iconic memory b. ?short-term memory c. ?haptic memory d. ?echoic memory