The starting behavior that is used in shaping is:
a. a behavior that is already occurring
b. an approximation of the target behavior
c. A and B
d. none of the above
c
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Barry has been struggling to get through Erikson's identity-versus-identity-confusion stage. What consequence is likely to result for Barry?
A. He will conclude he is a unique individual, since he can't integrate well with others. B. He will revert to the trust versus mistrust stage of psychosocial development. C. He will feel regret over missed opportunities in life. D. He will be uncertain about the roles he should fulfill in life.
Algorithm is to ____ as heuristic is to ____.
A. language; thinking B. rule; mental shortcut C. mental shortcut; rule D. general; specific
Self-help books about self-improvement
a. are a new phenomenon. b. rarely promise to change the quality of the reader's life. c. are not likely to turn the reader's life around. d. can lead us to a nation of serene, happy, and well-adjusted people.
Starting in the fall, Jed has been sleeping longer but more poorly. During the day he feels tired and drowsy and tends to overeat. With each passing day, he becomes more sad, anxious, irritable, and socially withdrawn. Jed is most likely suffering from __________ disorder
a. cyclothymic b. seasonal affective c. somatoform d. dissociative