Every time Joe picks up his cell phone, he lights up a cigarette. To get Joe to change the behavior, his therapist has Joe pick up his cell phone and put it down without lighting a cigarette. After 100 times, Joan no longer lights up a cigarette when he picks up his cell phone. This is an example of ______.

A. the threshold method
B. incompatible stimuli method
C. the fatigue method
D. the habit method


C. the fatigue method

Psychology

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What is the main assumption behind the scientific-management approach or Theory X?

a. Employees like variety in their job, responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment. b. The employer should find the best way to do a job and train workers to do it that way. c. Job satisfaction is highly correlated with excellence of job performance d. The best way to improve job performance is to increase salaries.

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The fact that people tend to underestimate their own likelihood of failing at risky ventures illustrates that people tend to ignore ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is least likely to cause depression in early adolescence?

a. Experiences of loss or failure b. Parental loss or rejection c. Hormonal changes d. Peer acceptance

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Throughout infancy comprehension precedes production

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology