Fred refuses to speak at school, although he speaks normally at home. His therapist plans out a treatment
where Fred is given a gold star every time he answers his teacher, and can then trade in his stars for prizes.
Fred begins speaking in class.
The therapist then tells the teacher to stop the program for a couple of
weeks. Fred stopped talking during that time. The teacher then starting giving Fred stars again, and Fred
again began to talk. This is an example of
A) a case study. B) a self-report study.
C) an ABAB experimental design study. D) a correlational study.
C
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a. Conscientiousness b. Social vitality c. Agreeableness d. Emotional stability
An implicit cultural norm has been violated when ________
a. taxes are due on April 15 but a person doesn't file a return. b. a parent allows a 13-year-old to get behind the wheel for a short drive home. c. a driver accelerates during a yellow light in order to cross the intersection. d. the school library is almost completely empty but a student sits right next to a stranger.
Soldiers who served in war-torn Vietnam or Iraq or individuals who lived through natural disasters like hurricanes or floods may experience a psychological disorder known as _______
a. Conversion disorder b. Post-traumatic stress disorder c. Bipolar disorder d. Histrionic personality disorder
Marcus has the option to pick up an extra shift at work where he is guaranteed to earn more money or go to a party with friends. Marcus has a good time with his friends approximately every third time he hangs out with them. Given these schedules of reinforcement, the matching law suggests that Marcus will
A. choose to pick up the extra work shift. B. choose to hang out with his friends. C. be unable to decide between the options. D. will attempt to do both activities.