Gracie helps her mother set the table for dinner without being asked. She lays out napkins and silverware, places the plates in their correct spots, and puts ice in all of the glasses. When her mother realizes that she has done this, she gives Gracie a big hug, thanks her repeatedly, and later gives her a little extra dessert as a treat. In learning theory, we would say that Gracie's behavior has
been:
a. punished.
b. extinguished.
c. reinforced.
d. differentiated.
c
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a. referential b. grandiose c. somatic d. persecutory
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a. dissociative identity disorder b. obsessive-compulsive disorder c. dissociative amnesia d. conversion disorder
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a. ?the absence of testosterone makes women more vulnerable to depression b. ?women are less likely than men to have genetic causes of depression c. ?women are more likely than men to use alcohol to control depression d. ?ovarian hormones affect serotonin levels
People who are highly sensitive to criticism are likely to strongly agree with which of the following statements?
a. I tend to like people who tell me how I should do things b. I get discouraged when I don't succeed at something right away c. it's easy for me to admit to myself when I am wrong d. I don't dwell on my mistakes after a failure