What was Bedlam?

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Bedlam was an asylum in London that became well-known for its deplorable conditions and practices. It was typical of many asylums of the sixteenth century that served primarily as storage facilities for the mentally ill.

Psychology

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Which of the following is referred to as a descriptive assessment, due to the fact that antecedents and consequences are described rather than manipulated?

a. indirect methods b. direct observation c. experimental analysis d. A and B

Psychology

Which of the following is NOT a region of the frontal lobes?

a. motor cortex b. prefrontal cortex c. premotor cortex d. postcentral gyrus

Psychology

In most cases, the pop-psychology tests found in magazines and newspapers ________

a. have not been evaluated for their reliability but are valid tests. b. have not been evaluated for their validity but are reliable tests. c. have not been evaluated for their validity or reliability. d. have been evaluated for their validity and reliability.

Psychology

Identify and define the four schedules of partial, or intermittent, reinforcement, and provide examples for each schedule.

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Psychology