Positive reinforcement is to increasing behavior as ______________ is to decreasing behavior

a. negative reinforcement c. shaping
b. extinction d. generalization


B

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Thorndike argued that psychology should study behavior as well as conscious experience.?

a. True b. False

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. Individuals with hidden agendas are often perceived as communicating in a way that is meant to manipulate the other person. This defense-arousing behavior is called _________

a. evaluation b. strategy c. certainty d. provisionalism

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Women develop schizophrenia ______ than men do

a. earlier b. later c. less often d. more often

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Which statement about negative outcomes in psychotherapy is accurate?

a. Nearly one-half of all therapeutic encounters are rated by clients as "negative" or "harmful." b. The primary reason for negative outcomes is a lack of training and therapeutic skill on the part of the therapist. c. When a sexual relationship occurs between therapist and patient, it is harmful to the patient. d. The vast majority of negative outcomes turn out to be reported in fraudulent or frivolous lawsuits brought by clients.

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