Geraldine used to really notice the smell of kitty litter when she went to visit her new neighbors, and she tried not to stay too long at their house. Now, she doesn't notice the smell at all when she visits. Geraldine's change in responsiveness illustrates the learning process known as:
a. habituation
b. sensitization
c. second-order conditioning
d. negative reinforcement
A
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a. psychological theory of personality disorders. b. biological theory of personality disorders. c. psychobiological theory of personality disorders. d. psychosocial theory of personality disorders.
The Supreme Court has ruled that prosecutors cannot be subject to ___________against them, even in the case of egregious rule breaking.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following are the most common types of malnutrition for children in developing nations?
a. lack of protein and lack of iron b. lack of calcium and lack of iron c. lack of potassium and lack of zinc d. lack of folic acid and lack of fat
Helen is a 66-year-old widow who has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder
Which class of medication is most likely to be used in treating her symptoms? a. benzodiazepines c. mood stabilizers b. phenothiazines d. antidepressants