Rico attends technical college where he is using technology to study for the GED. His computer guides Rico through an inventory of increasingly more challenging questions. If he answers correctly, the questions increase in challenge; if he answers incorrectly, the questions decrease in difficulty. Rico is using which application of operant conditioning?
a. the Skinner box
b. behavior modification c. token economy
d. biofeedback
e. programmed instruction
e
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a. ?progressive muscle relaxation training b. ?cognitive restructuring c. ?burnout d. ?general adaptation syndrome
Janice is a member of a book club. She received a free book after 20 purchases. What schedule of reinforcement is best illustrated in this example?
A. fixed-ratio schedule B. fixed-interval schedule C. variable-interval schedule D. variable-ratio schedule E. fixed-variable schedule
A key function of the autonomic component of an emotional response is to __________.
A. mobilize energy for vigorous movement B. promote digestion of nutrients C. turn off the stress axis D. restore physiological balance after an emotional experience
A hangover is a
A) mild alcohol withdrawal syndrome. B) form of alcohol psychosis. C) fetal alcohol syndrome. D) form of alcohol dementia. E) mild alcohol sensitization effect.