"A consequence of a behavior that decreases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again" is the definition of:
A. negative reinforcement
B. punishment
C. partial reinforcement
D. learned helplessness
Answer: B
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a. genetics b. adult hormonal levels c. parenting d. sexual child abuse
Mr. Barlow is seeking a therapist to help him cope with his son's drug abuse. He wants to see someone who will give him clear, direct advice about his problems and will help him accomplish goals in a few sessions. Mr. Barlow would probably be most satisfied with a(n) __________ approach
a. time-limited, nondirective b. open-ended, insight c. nondirective, action d. time-limited, directive
Compared to the right hemisphere, the left hemisphere tends to be
(a) more analytical (b) larger (c) more global (d) more simple neurologically
Traditional psychological tests have measured masculinity and femininity:
a. on two different scales b. through the photobiographic procedure c. as polar opposites d. according to personality trait theories e. b and d