Define punishment

What will be an ideal response?


Punishment is when a particular behavior occurs, a consequence immediately follow the behavior, and as a result, the behavior is less likely to occur again in the future (behavior is weakened).

Psychology

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The enhanced efficiency in a synapse after brief rapid stimulation is called _____

A) subliminal stimulation B) synaptic degradation C) long-term potentiation D) priming

Psychology

A forensic psychologist might conduct a public opinion survey for ALL BUT WHICH of the following purposes?

a. To gather information that will be helpful for planning the presentation of evidence at a trial. b. To determine whether there is sufficient cause to request a change of venue for a trial. c. To help determine which juror characteristics should be considered in jury selection/deselection. d. Public opinion surveys may be used for all of the above purposes.

Psychology

Parents are more likely to abuse:

a. sick or unhealthy children. c. full-term infants. b. first-born children. d. girls.

Psychology

Which of the following are signs that a toddler might be ready to begin toilet training?

a. increased regular sleep-wake cycles, staying dry during naps, and increased motions to remove a diaper b. staying awake during nap time, increased motions to remove a diaper, and increased temper tantrums at bedtime c. increased motions to remove a diaper, increased crying when a diaper put on, and increased regular feeding patterns d. staying dry for a few hours during the day, having regular bowel movements, and increased anticipation of urine or bowel movement

Psychology