Any stimulus that, when presented, increases the likelihood that a behavior will continue is called a(n)
a. positive reinforcer. c. conditioned stimulus.
b. negative reinforcer. d. unconditioned stimulus.
A
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a. a population parameter. b. a domain sampling. c. a sampling error. d. descriptive statistics.
Concerning one recent study of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatments for hypochondriasis, the most accurate statement among the following is that a. they are effective
b. they are not effective. c. they appear to be effective, as does CBT, but only CBT was significantly different from a placebo condition. d. neither the drug treatment nor CBT were found to be significantly more effective than a placebo condition.
In Weiner's attribution theory, we value highly our positive achievements when we attribute them to
a. Affirmative Action racial-preference programs. b. internal causes. c. external causes. d. unstable temporary causes.
What happens when people with obsessive-compulsive disorder engage in compulsive behaviors?
a) anxiety increases b) anxiety decreases c) obsessions increase d) obsessions decrease