Any event that increases the probability that a response will occur again is referred to as a
A. motive.
B. consequence.
C. feedback stimulus.
D. reinforcement.
Ans: D. reinforcement.
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a. Stress management will provide her with greater benefit. b. Stress management might be a useful adjunct to medication. c. There is no evidence that stress management lowers blood pressure. d. Stress management is better because it has fewer side-effects.
One trend in test development is
a. to design tests that are more theoretical. b. that the cost of tests is going down. c. to integrate aspects of applied psychology. d. designing tests that have good face validity.
Describe the major functions of at least three of the endocrine system glands discussed in your textbook
What will be an ideal response?
According to empirical data found by Gurung, Taylor & Seeman (2003), men are more likely to receive emotional support from:
a. their children c. their same-sex friends b. their spouses d. their work team