Individuals who become hold stereotypical views about race and gender issues.

What is meant by the behavioral term generalization?

a. Behavioral scientists agree on the general concepts developed by Skinner, Pavlov, Watson, and Thorndike. b. Once a concept has been scientifically tested, it can be applied to all psychological theories. c. Once an animal has been conditioned to do something or not to do something, the conditioning is permanent. d. We are classically conditioned to respond not only to exact stimuli but also to stimuli that remind us in some way of the original ones. e. Generalizations are the accepted rules and terms of behavioral psychology, such as operant conditioning, positive and negative reinforcers, etc.

"I don't know what to do with my life. I hate my job and everything seems so meaningless. I can barely muster the energy to get out of bed in the morning. Sometimes I just want to sleep for days." Based on this scenario from the text, which of the following is the most effective paraphrase?

A. You are having trouble finding a worthwhile reason to get up and going each day, in particular because you are unhappy with your career and are unsure what direction your life should take. Does that sound correct? B. You can barely muster the energy to get out of bed in the morning. Is that right? C. You don't know what to do with your life, and you hate your job, which makes you want to sleep for days. D. All of the above.

Little Stella has a friend, Shelly, who tends to punch on Stella when they play together. Lately, Stella has been crying when she sees Shelly and tries to crawl away from her. Stella is demonstrating the operation of the

a. self-actualization tendency b. core conditions c. conditions of worth d. organismic valuing process

Jim is considered a high-suicide-risk client. He is single, suffers from depression and alcoholism, is giving away prized possessions, is lonely and isolated, and has a family history of suicide

Which of these factors is considered a warning sign for suicide? a. Loneliness and isolation b. Giving away prized possessions c. Family history of suicide d. Depression and alcoholism