The 5-year-old of two very busy parents has been throwing tantrums. Whenever the child goes off the deep end, one or both of his parents immediately come to his side and fuss over and cajole him. Nevertheless, his tantrums do not diminish; they even seem to increase. We may assume that his parents' fussing over him serves as a __________.
A. negative reinforcer
B. punisher
C. positive reinforcer
D. model
Answer: C
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a. if the model's behavior is reinforced b. if the model has high status c. if the model is similar to the learner d. if the learner's behavior is reinforced once it occurs
What can help a clinician make a more accurate risk assessment?
A. The predictions are short term predictions. B. The predictions are made for environments in which the clinician has information about the person's past behavior. C. The clinician considers the person's history of violent behavior. D. all of the above
You are looking online for a psychotherapist. Your attention is drawn to a Web site for a group practice described as eclectic. When you call the receptionist to ask for a description of the practice, what will you be told?
a) "Our group focuses on clients' early life experiences." b) "Our staff uses a variety of therapeutic approaches in their work." c) "All the professionals in this group have training in psychoanalysis." d) "The practice deals with a range of problems from those due to genetic factors to those resulting from stress."
According to Super, adolescents in the ________ stage think of careers that are consistent with their global self-concept, using their current strengths and interests to guide their thinking
A) specification B) crystallization C) realistic orientation D) implementation