Nick is pulled over by a cop while speeding and intoxicated. As a result, Nick loses his driver's license for six months and vows never to speed or drink and drive again. This example best illustrates
A. negative reinforcement.
B. negative punishment.
C. positive reinforcement.
D. positive punishment.
Answer: B
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Which behavior has been shown to reduce the oxygen content and increase the carbon monoxide content of a pregnant woman's blood, thereby affecting the developing child?
A. Taking LSD B. Smoking cigarettes C. Excessive exercise D. Ingesting cocaine
Food, water, and warmth are examples of __________ reinforcers
a. primary c. delayed b. secondary d. partial
In a study on the intellectual development of youngsters, Berglund, Eriksson, and Westerlund found that:
a. first-born Scandinavian toddlers scored higher on vocabulary comprehension and vocabulary production than later borns b. only born Scandinavian toddlers scored higher on vocabulary comprehension and vocabulary production than later borns c. first-born Nigerian toddlers scored higher on vocabulary comprehension and vocabulary production than only borns d. later born Scandinavian toddlers scored lower on mathematical tests than only borns
In attempts to treat stuttering with medication, it has been found that stuttering is
A. not improved by any known medications. B. improved by the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac. C. improved by the use of dopamine agonists and worsened by the use of dopamine antagonists. D. improved by the use of dopamine antagonists and worsened by the use of dopamine agonists.