A form of learning in which a voluntary response is strengthened or weakened by its association with positive or negative consequences is called __________.
A. the behavioral perspective
B. the psychodynamic perspective
C. operant conditioning
D. classical conditioning
Answer: C
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A. Coca leaves contain THC. B. Coca leaves contain mescaline. C. Cocaine comes from coca leaves and blocks reuptake of dopamine. D. Curare comes from coca leaves and mimics the effects of acetylcholine.
Globally, almost 1 million children are born with genetically linked birth defects
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
__________ is related to advanced play, language, and problem solving in toddlerhood and early childhood
A) Novelty preference B) Categorization C) Scaffolding D) Displaced reference
The schizoid personality disorder differs from paranoid personality disorder in that:
A) those with schizoid personality disorder seek close affiliations with others, while those with paranoid personality do not. B) paranoid personality disorder is treatable only through drug therapy; schizoid personality can be treated with psychotherapy. C) women are more likely to have schizoid personality disorder than paranoid personality disorder; the opposite is true for men. D) those with schizoid personality disorder desire to be alone; those with paranoid personality are alone because of suspiciousness.