The use of learning principles to change problems, such as overeating, unrealistic fears, or temper tantrums, is called
a. psychoanalysis.
b. Gestalt psychotherapy.
c. self-actualized humanism.
d. behavior therapy.
ANSWER: d
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A. digestion of food B. relaxation C. energy conservation D. fight-flight response
Tim is just learning to read. Which reinforcement schedule would be the most effective for him?
a. continuous b. intermittent c. fixed d. interval
When first formed, the embryo consists of three layers of cells. These separate layers eventually form
a. the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. b. the fetus, the placenta, and the umbilical cord. c. the fetus, the placenta, and a supply of nutrients. d. all the tissues and organs of the body.
Cigarette smoking during pregnancy:
a. has no long-term adverse effects. b. is not toxic to the developing fetus since the placenta protects it from harm. c. is associated with low-birth weight and increased risk of stillbirth and infant mortality. d. is only a problem if the woman smokes; secondhand smoke holds no risk for the developing fetus.