In _______________ successive approximations of the target behavior are differentially reinforced until the individual engages in the target behavior

a. conditioning
b. prompting
c. shaping
d. positive reinforcement


c

Psychology

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One of the goals of early assessment and identification of children with oppositional behaviors is based on which assumption?

a. Medication is much more effective with young children than with adolescents. b. Children who are identified early can become part of studies that investigate new and better prevention efforts. c. Early intervention is effective as it may prevent certain behaviors from becoming ingrained in a child's behavior. d. Children who are identified early can receive school services that aren't available in middle or high school.

Psychology

For Deutsch, cooperation is to competition as ___ is to ___.

a.  mixed; motive   b.  promotive; contrient   c.  individual; group   d.  group; individual   e.  goal; path

Psychology

According to Erikson, what does stagnation affect?

a. identity c. integrity b. socioeconomic status d. self-esteem

Psychology

To assess your personality, a phrenologist would want to

a. study your handwriting. b. study the lines on your palm. c. examine the shape of your skull. d. record your brain waves with an EEG.

Psychology