When a behavior occurs and is followed by the removal of a stimulus that results in a decrease in the behavior in the future, it is referred to as:

a. negative punishment
b. positive punishment
c. negative reinforcement
d. extinction


a

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Samantha is currently in therapy for treatment of an eating disorder. She is dangerously thin but perceives herself as overweight. To control her weight she starves herself. Samantha is diagnosed with which of the following disorders?

A) anorexia nervosa B) Adonis complex C) bulimia nervosa D) binge-eating disorder

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Which of the following best represents the function of crowds? Crowds

a. help adolescents define their identities. b. assist teachers in ranking students academically. c. take the place of childhood friendships. d. replace family as the prime source of support.

Psychology

Johann Weyer (1515-1588) challenged the prevailing beliefs of his era that attributed mental disorders to supernatural causes (i.e., witchcraft and demonic possession). His book helped pave the way for a more _____ perspective on mental illness that emphasizes human welfare and the uniqueness of the individual.

a. humanistic b. spiritual c. social

Psychology

Which statement about sexually transmitted infections is true?

A. Young people between ages 15 and 24 have relatively low rates of sexually transmitted infections. B. In recent years, U.S. rates of sexually transmitted infections have fallen. C. U.S. rates of sexually transmitted infections are lower than those of Canada and Western Europe. D. Teenagers at greatest risk of sexually transmitted infections are economically disadvantaged people who feel a sense of hopelessness.

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