A behavior occurs and is immediately followed by a consequence that results in the increased likelihood of the behavior occurring in the future. This process is called:
a. reinforcement
b. conditioning
c. a reinforcer
d. operant behavior
a
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If the facial feedback theory is correct, what should we expect when people smile for no apparent reason?
A. It depends on what the person's emotional state was before smiling. B. Nothing, since there is no situation to interpret why the person is smiling. C. Nothing, since there is no corresponding physiological change. D. They should report feeling happy.
ALL BUT WHICH of the following is an accurate statement about head injury?
a. Most head injuries are relatively mild. b. Head injury is a leading cause of death and disability in young people in the U.S. c. Head injuries are classified as either concussions or perforations. d. All of the above are true.
Which of the following is NOT a key assumption shared by psychodynamic theories?
A) Mental representations of the self and others shape how the individual acts. B) When basic needs for love are met, human beings seek to achieve their fullest potential. C) Unconscious thoughts, memories, and emotions operate simultaneously and are major influences on our behavior. D) Personality takes shape in early childhood and children learn to regulate their emotions during this period of development.
In the LGBTQ community, the word "queer"
a) is seen as a slur or offensive term. b) refers to the broad range of sexuality. c) is used exclusively to describe gay men. d) is not used.