Parental or teacher attention acts as a:

a. reinforcement.
b. punishment.
c. neither a reinforcement nor punishment.
d. either a reinforcement or punishment, depending on whether the behavior in question increases or decreases in frequency.


D

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most likely a. be nice to his younger brother. b. hit his younger brother when he becomes frustrated. c. hit his father when he becomes frustrated. d. do none of these.

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According to a recent study, the healthiest people eat a diet high in fruit, vegetables, and fish, and low in red meat and dairy products. This diet is called the __________ diet

a. American b. Mediterranean c. Asian d. Hawaiian

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The unquestionable entitlement to be obeyed that comes from fulfilling specific role is known as:

A. persuasion. B. force. C. authority. D. duty.

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Disorders that begin by adolescence or early adulthood, persist for long periods of time and affect many

areas of a person's life are listed on A) Axis V. B) Axis II. C) Axis III. D) Axis IV.

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