After a stressful day of work, Randi often makes small burn marks on her inner arm with a cigarette; which she feels helps to relieve her stress and anxiety. This type of behavior is an example of ____

a. ?positive punishment
b. ?negative reinforcement
c. ?positive reinforcement
d. ?negative punishment


ANSWER:
b

Psychology

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A. blinking in response to a flash of light B. studying in order to get a teacher's approval C. sneezing in response to dust D. pulling one's hand away from a flame

Psychology

____ theory combines the personal dispositions of the perceiver with a weighted average of the target person's characteristics

a. Fundamental attribution error b. Information integration c. Motivational bias d. Covariation

Psychology

Which parenting style is best associated with children who are unhappy, relatively aimless, and unpleasant to be around?

a. Permissive b. Neglectful c. Authoritarian d. Authoritative

Psychology

A local high school has hired you as a consultant for a program designed to improve moral decision-making in its students. Describe the advice that you would provide the school

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology