Behaviorists would say that self-defeating avoidance behaviors are maintained by immediate reinforcement in the form of
a. relief from anxiety.
b. ego defense mechanisms.
c. protection for one's self-image.
d. finding meaning in life.
A
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A. an inability to achieve orgasm, despite being adequately stimulated B. fear or loathing toward sex or the thought of sex C. an inability to become physically excited in response to sexual stimulation D. experiencing pain during sexual intercourse
A collective is a group of unrelated individuals who share some quality in common, such as hair color or age.
a. True b. False
According to Gardiner (1996), in Japanese, parenting is represented by three characters
literally translated as "to stand," "a tree," and "to watch," which when combined can be interpreted as a. protecting a developing child. b. feeding a hungry child. c. watching over a growing child. d. teaching a curious child.
The emotional and behavioral predispositions present at birth are thought to be the foundation of personality. These predispositions are collectively referred to as
A) foundations. B) temperament. C) moods. D) motivations.