Consider the information presented in your text on perceptions of control. Assuming that the research regarding nursing homes replicated with a college population,
what three things could the director of housing do to help residents be healthier and happier by giving them a greater sense of control?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: [Students could list any three things that would increase a person's perception of control. For example, the director could tell the residents that they can decide on how they want the furniture in their rooms arranged, that they can choose what quiet hours will be, and that they can choose what the visitation policy will be.]
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A. reaction formation B. rationalization C. sublimation D. denial
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a. heart rate to increase. b. blood pressure to increase. c. blood sugar level to rise. d. increased perspiration. e. All of the above are correct.
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a. stricter b. looser c. smaller d. larger
The reversal design is a single-case experimental design that can only be used when ______.
A. participants are randomly assigned to groups B. the individual behavior is initially unstable C. the behavior being tested can return to baseline after a treatment D. the individual behavior is initially unstable and behavior being tested can return to baseline after a treatment