Bias on concurrent VI schedules is an indicator of

A) ?preference.
B) ?irrationality.
C) ?impulsiveness.
D) ?melioration.


A

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A. response generalization B. instinctive drift C. the law of effect D. stimulus discrimination

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In order for punishment to be effective, the consequence should follow the behavior closely in time. This factor is referred to as:

a. immediacy b. contingency c. characteristics of the consequences d. time delay

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Jacob is attempting to control his kleptomania by repeatedly and vividly imagining himself being arrested, handcuffed, taken to jail, and facing his wife's anger and his son's disappointment. Jacob is using

a. escape therapy, a form of insight therapy. b. avoidance therapy, a form of REBT. c. overt sensitization, a form of existential therapy. d. covert sensitization, a form of behavior therapy.

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In the context of social psychology, the acronym WEIRD stands for

A) Willful, Egocentric, Immature, Rigid, and Depressed B) Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic C) Witness, Engage, Interact, React, and Depart D) Willpower, Ego, Id, Repression, and Denial

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