A boy runs on an icy sidewalk, slips, and falls. In the future, he no longer runs on icy sidewalks. His getting hurt is an example of

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


Answer: c. positive punishment.

Psychology

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A. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) B. Major depressive disorder C. Generalized anxiety disorder D. Schizophrenia

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Depth cues that require the use of both eyes are called

a. monocular cues. b. binocular cues. c. stroboscopic cues. d. dichromatic cues. e. convergence cues.

Psychology

Which of the following is the period of time after orgasm during which a man cannot be restimulated to orgasm?

a. Ejaculatory inevitability b. Pre-ejaculation c. Ejaculatory resolution d. Refractory stage

Psychology

Your grandfather died a month ago. Your grandmother is having a great deal of trouble coping with his death. She is experiencing ____

a. bereavement b. grief c. depression d. anxiety

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