When a young child studies hard in school to avoid getting bad grades, we might say that their behavior is being maintained by negative reinforcement
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Harmony notices that her cat salivates as soon as it hears the sound of Harmony opening a can of cat food with an electric can opener. In this example, the __________ is the conditioned stimulus.
A. can of cat food B. sound of the electric can opener C. dish that Harmony puts the food in D. cat scurrying into the kitchen
Therapists are using technological devices in their work with clients more frequently. Which new approach uses helmets with computer screens that immerse the wearer into a realistic, computer-based world, and has successfully treated phobias, stress disorders, and other problems?
a. computer-assisted and online programs b. smartphone applications c. computer-brain interface therapy d. virtual reality therapy
Sara wears the same bracelet to class each time she has a major test. She believes that wearing this piece of jewelry will assure her an A just like she got on the first test when she was wearing the bracelet. Sara is exhibiting a(n) __________ behavior
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A research participant is told she will have to act like various zoo animals in a study investigating perceptions of animal behavior. She is given the choice to practice with others or to practice alone. Which choice is she likely to make and why?
A) She will prefer to wait with others because the situation implies impersonal danger. B) She will prefer to wait alone because the situation implies impersonal danger. C) She will prefer to wait alone because the situation implies embarrassment. D) She will prefer to wait with others because the situation implies embarrassment.