Sergei is a professional hockey player. He never knows for sure which one of his shots will score, but the more shots he takes the more likely he is to score a goal. Based on what is known about schedules of reinforcement, you should conclude that Sergei's shots at the goal are being reinforced based on a:
a. variable-ratio schedule
b. fixed-ratio schedule
c. fixed-interval schedule
d. variable-interval schedule
A
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a. True b. False
What information does the ultrasound provide in a high-risk pregnancy?
A. Diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities B. Diagnosis of Down Syndrome C. Estimated need for additional screening D. The extent of abnormalities
"Functional neurological symptom disorder" is associated with which disorder in the DSM-5? a. conversion disorder
b. Illness anxiety disorder c. Somatic symptom disorder d. None of the above.
During the Middle Ages, as well as at other times, mentally ill people were sometimes forced to undergo the religious ritual called exorcism. This was in order to
A. cure the mental illness by making the individual more religious. B. build up muscle strength and make the person healthier. C. rid the individual's body of evil spirits. D. prove that the person was not a witch.