__________is the process by which stimuli lose their ability to evoke learned responses because the events that had followed the stimuli no longer occur

A) Generalization
B) Extinction
C) Discrimination
D) Regularization
E) Select


B

Psychology

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Carly usually attributes hostile intentions to her son's actions, and she tends to use harsh discipline practices. Carly's son is

a. likely to behave better in school than at home. b. more likely to have problems with aggression in school. c. more likely to achieve better grades in school. d. less likely to commit acts of aggression against his peers.

Psychology

Currently, ______ refers to superior IQ combined with demonstrated or potential ability in such areas as academic aptitude, creativity, and leadership

a. savant performance c. giftedness b. precocious d. genius

Psychology

A newer form of psychosurgery called cingulotomy is used in rare cases of

A. obsessive-compulsive disorder. B. bipolar disorder. C. schizophrenia. D. major depression.

Psychology

Richard's therapist provides reinforcement for successive approximations of a target behavior. This process is known as __________.

A. shaping B. modeling C. role-playing D. coaching

Psychology