In operant conditioning, a consequence that decreases the likelihood that a behavior will occur us known as a _____.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


punishment

Psychology

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Refers to new cases of mental disorder within a specific time period, whereas refers to all cases of a mental disorder within a specific time period

a. Prevalence; incidence b. Incidence; prevalence c. Epidemiology; etiology d. Etiology; epidemiology

Psychology

Social learning theory differs from operant conditioning theory primarily in that ______.

a. operant conditioning theory is primarily about knowledge of others b. social learning theory accepts presence of mental acts in learning c. operant conditioning theory describes learning in human groups better than animal groups d. social learning theory is easily applied to primates

Psychology

How does neglectful parenting affect children's behavior?

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

Bill is seeking treatment for alcoholism. Each week he, his wife, and his children meet with a therapist to discuss his drinking and the effects it has on his loved ones. Bill is participating in what kind of therapy?

a. drug therapy b. psychoanalysis c. behavior therapy d. family therapy

Psychology