Group polarization occurs when the group's point of view becomes stronger
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Four-year-old Lenny has invented an imaginary companion, an invisible octopus named Squiggy. How would a Piagetian most likely react to Lenny's behavior?
a. He might suspect that Lenny is cognitively and socially advanced. b. He would see it as a sign of possible mental illness. c. He would suggest that Lenny cannot decenter from an object. d. He would state that it is impossible for a child that young to create any imaginary companions.
For an upcoming term paper on early 20th century mental institutions, Eunhee researches the types of treatments available for schizophrenic patients. She is surprised to learn of several unusual techniques that were once used, such as ____
a. ?bleed-and-let therapy b. ?ice-and-shiver therapy c. ?caloric restriction therapy d. ?insulin shock therapy
When we experience unpleasant stimulation, the ________ is more active; with a pleasant emotion, the ________ is more active
a. reticular activating system; hypothalamus b. limbic system; endocrine system c. left hemisphere; right hemisphere d. sympathetic division; parasympathetic division e. hypothalamus; thalamus
Positive reinforcement results in a in the target behavior and negative reinforcement results in a in the target behavior
a. an increase; a decrease b. an increase; an increase c. a decrease; a decrease d. a decrease; an increase