Brittany practices mediation because she read research that it lowers her blood pressure and improves her mood and well-being. Her friend who is taking psychology suggests Brittany should consider
a. that research proves the benefits of meditation.
b. sampling bias and placebo effects might be affecting the research results.
c. the danger of increasing depression when meditating.
d. all of these.
B
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Frustration-caused behavior that is repetitive and non-productive is called
a. persistence. b. stereotyped responding. c. cognitive rigidity. d. perseverance.
Johnny is given a sticker every time he completes an assignment. When he has accrued 5 stickers, Johnny is allowed to visit the class treasure box. Which behavior therapy method is Johnny's teacher using?
a. aversive conditioning c. token economy b. successive approximation d. modeling
What is a whole clear message?
What will be an ideal response?
Female monkeys raised in normal cages but without social contact
(a) craved social contact as adults (b) were especially nurturant mothers (c) if they became impregnated, were detached or brutal mothers (d) bore an abnormally large number of infant monkeys (e) no such study has been done