Shaping is a behavioral procedure in which ______________ of a target behavior are ______________ until the person eventually engages in the target behavior

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


successive approximations; differentially reinforced

Psychology

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Many school systems emphasize the abstinence-only or "just say no" approach to sex education. The research about this approach shows that they

a. significantly reduce teenagers' sexual activity. b. significantly reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases. c. significantly reduce the pregnancy rate. d. frequently provide misinformation about sexual activity and its consequences.

Psychology

In Kübler-Ross's original theory, the emotion of ____ was thought to immediately precede feelings of acceptance

a. anger b. euphoria c. depression d. resignation

Psychology

The prefrontal cortex matures at a slower pace compared to other brain regions. Which of the tasks below is most challenging for elementary school children because of this developmental trend of the prefrontal cortex?

A. Understanding the teacher’s instruction for routine activities B. Communicating with fellow students when working on a group project C. Maintaining focus on a class assignment D. Starting to work on a class assignment

Psychology

A primary reinforcer ____ the likelihood that the preceding behavior will be repeated. A secondary reinforcer ____ the likelihood that the preceding behavior will be repeated

a. increases; increases c. decreases; increases b. increases; decreases d. decreases; decreases

Psychology