Based on research about problem-solving and optimism in different cultures, who is most likely to demonstrate greater problem-solving skills while being pessimistic?
A. an African-American individual
B. a Caucasian-American individual
C. a native American individual
D. a Chinese-American individual
Ans: D
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a. most clients who were exposed to the dreaded situation for long time periods were able subsequently to walk up the fire escape stairs to the 20-foot level b. clients who were not exposed to the dreaded object were able subsequently to walk up the entire 30 feet c. all clients who were exposed to the dreaded object for brief periods of time showed an increased fear of heights d. the length of exposure to the dreaded situation had considerable negative impact on introverts but not extraverts
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A) consumed more food. B) consumed less food. C) consumed the same amount of food. D) consumed less nutritious food but more junk food.
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A) primary reinforcement B) secondary reinforcement Incorrect. Secondary reinforcers are those whose value must be learned, or acquired. The reinforcers in this example are things that are naturally rewarding on their own. C) intermittent reinforcement D) partial reinforcement