Which of the following is the most likely consequence of punishment?

a. the elimination of the punished response
b. an increase in the frequency of the response
c. a suppression of the punished response
d. no change in the immediate or long-term frequency of the response


C

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Gabriel has recently retired from his job, and he has decided that now is a good time to give back to his community by volunteering. Which of the following is NOT a likely reason why he is going to do this?

a. to provide service to others b. to continue earning an income c. to maintain social interactions d. to keep active

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A separation of thoughts, emotions, identity, and memory is to __________ disorders, as worrying, fear of the worst, nervousness, and an inability to relax is to __________ disorders

a. anxiety; mood c. dissociative; anxiety b. schizophrenic; anxiety d. mood; dissociative

Psychology

According to Carl Rogers, the therapist’s _____ determine(s) the success of therapy.

A. mastery of the techniques of interpreting the client’s transference B. ability to reflect the client’s emotions C. skill in applying positive reinforcement D. attitude toward the client

Psychology

Which of the following are two general methods for studying individuals of different ages?

A. interrupted time series and control series designs B. multiple baseline and single-case experimental designs C. cross-sectional and longitudinal research designs D. quasi-experimental and nonequivalent control group designs

Psychology