Edward L. Thorndike argued that responses that lead to satisfying outcomes are more likely to be repeated, and that responses followed by unpleasant outcomes are less likely to be repeated. This became known as the law of
A. reinforcement
B. associations
C. punishment
D. effect
E. outcomes
D. effect
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Which case affirmed the right of the mentally ill to receive appropriate treatment and also asserted that physicians and institutions are liable for improper confinements?
a. O'Connor v. Donaldson b. Tarasoff v. Board of Regents of the University of California c. Rennie v. Klein d. Addington v. Texas
Professionals in gerontology contribute to strengthening of feelings of ageism
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In community psychology studies, positive sense of community has been found to be associated with which of the following?
a. neighboring b. recovery from substance abuse c. adolescent formation of identity d. all of the above
When considering the expense of graduate school applicants should consider all but the following:
a. Lost income from delaying employment b. Likelihood of obtaining funding c. Availability of assistantships d. Availability of on-campus parking