Raymond is a constant source of problems for his third grade teacher, as he is out of his seat every time she turns around, talking to other children, looking to see what is on their desks or outside the window, or simply walking up to the front of
the classroom to converse with the teacher. Which of the following interventions would probably be most effective in improving Raymond's school behaviour?
a) Operant conditioning
b) Stimulant medication
c) Long term psychodynamic treatment
d) Cognitive-behaviour therapy aimed at reducing impulsivity
a
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A. perception, response, and recovery B. perception, interpretation, and flight C. alarm, resistance, and exhaustion D. adaptation, modification, and adoption
The neuron cannot fire during the absolute refractory period
a. True b. False
Dr. Gates strongly believes that depression is a result of feelings of loss or of anger that individuals are likely to direct inwardly at themselves. Dr. Maru, on the other hand, believes that stresses in people's lives reduce positive reinforcements and thus cause withdrawal. She also believes that giving attention to patients for their depressive behavior is likely to reinforce the depression. In the context of perspectives on depression, which of the following is likely to be a true statement for this scenario?
A. Dr. Gates is a proponent of the cognitive perspective, and Dr. Maru is a proponent of the psychoanalytic perspective. B. Dr. Gates is a proponent of the psychoanalytic perspective, and Dr. Maru is a proponent of the behavioral perspective. C. Dr. Gates is a proponent of the behavioral perspective, and Dr. Maru is a proponent of the cognitive perspective. D. Dr. Gates is a proponent of the humanistic perspective, and Dr. Maru is a proponent of the biological perspective.
Which of the following genes has NOT been associated in some way with stress?
a. NPY b. OXTR c. CLOCK d. LDAV