Events that are innately reinforcing are called _________ reinforcers; events that become reinforcers through experience are called _________ reinforcers
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
primary (unconditioned); secondary (conditioned)
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In order to diagnose schizophrenia, DSM-5 requires that active-phase symptoms be present for a significant portion of time during a period of
a. one week. b. one month. c. three months. d. one year.
John needs to continue to take doses of morphine to avoid withdrawal illness symptoms. John is demonstrating
a. physical dependence. b. psychological tolerance. c. physical tolerance. d. psychological dependence.
Lora is sick and has developed a fever. Why might this be helpful for her?
A. A slight fever activates the immune system and makes it harder for bacteria to survive. B. Fever will activate her hypothalamus and her blood pressure will go down. C. A fever will cause her to feel sleepy so she sleeps more soundly. D. The fever will cause her to seek out a cooler location that makes it harder to viruses to thrive.
Which of the following best describes Skinner’s view of punishment?
a. Punishment differs from reinforcement only in terms of the direction of behavioral change it produces. b. Punishment should be avoided at all costs. c. Punishment is vastly different from reinforcement in its long-term impact. d. Punishment is most effective when severe and frequent.