The difference between punishment and reinforcement is that in punishment:
a. a stimulus is removed following behavior
b. a stimulus is presented following behavior
c. the behavior decreases in the future
d. the behavior increases in the future
c
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following are possible side effects of aspirin use?
a. stomach irritation and bleeding b. Reye's syndrome c. increased risk of heart attack d. all of these e. stomach irritation and bleeding and Reye's syndrome only
The future of neuropsychology will most likely include
a. a de-emphasis on rehabilitation. b. the continued willingness of managed care companies to reimburse the costs of neuropsychological assessment. c. the growth and development of neuropsychological subspecialties. d. none of the above
Karen has recently completed a very successful diet program and is now concerned about maintaining her weight loss. One of the challenges she must face is the fact that a. nobody is ever successful in maintaining weight loss, because obesity is caused by your genes. a. nobody is ever successful in maintaining weight loss, because obesity is caused by your genes
b. her lower level of fat will stimulate the release of lower levels of leptin, leading to increased hunger. c. her lower level of fat will stimulate the release of higher levels of leptin, leading to increased hunger. d. dieting has made her resistant to leptin, leading to increased hunger.