Eugene was autistic and wouldn't speak to anyone. A therapist who was working with Eugene initially gave him a cookie every time he made any sound at all. This switched to only giving cookies when Eugene said a complete word, and eventually only for complete sentences. Based on what is known about operant conditioning, you should conclude that the therapist developed Eugene's speech skills using
the process known as:
a. negative reinforcement
b. shaping
c. adventitious reinforcement
d. vicarious reinforcement
B
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Charice has to do a term paper for her course in Abnormal Psychology. She is reading a book she plans to use as a source in her paper. Her roommate asks her what the book is about, and Charice tells her it is a first-hand account of a man's experience with mental disorder and subsequent treatment. "You can't believe the kind of abuse and neglect that were considered 'treatment' during that era!"
Charice exclaims. "This guy wrote this book about it and sparked a reform movement in treatment in the United States that later spread across the world." Charice is probably reading a book by a. Philippe Pinel. b. Hippocrates. c. Benjamin Rush. d. Clifford Beers.
Regarding REM and NREM sleep, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Daytime stress can increase NREM sleep. b. Physical exertion can increase REM sleep. c. NREM sleep is deepest early in the night during the first few state 4 periods. d. Mammals, such as dogs and cats, and newborn babies do not show REM sleep.
According to behaviorists, a child who frequently hits other children is doing this because the child
has innate tendencies. has been reinforced for this behavior. is expressing unconscious aggression. has been classically conditioned to do this.
Parents should not worry about commercials for sugary foods. Their children aren't influenced by them
Indicate whether the statement is true or false