A problem with the use of punishment is that
a. it causes fear, frustration, anxiety, and encourages aggression.
b. it has little or no power to actually suppress an undesirable response.
c. negative reinforcement is superior to punishment for suppressing a response.
d. once begun it cannot be withdrawn.
A
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An autopsy of Terri Schiavo's brain revealed that:
A. some basic cognitive function was still probably intact B. Alzheimer's disease had damaged major portions of her brain C. no treatment would have helped her to recover D. her brainstem was damaged
When psychologists make clinical judgments or interpretations, they may view patient data as
a. samples of behavior outside the psychologists' office. b. correlates of other behaviors or emotions. c. signs of an underlying state or condition. d. all of the above
Anne is a corporate executive in her late 50s who has thrived in a fast-paced, multitasking, sleep-deprived world for many years. Now she makes careless errors, must focus on one task at a time, and often feels tired. Why?
She may be experiencing hypertension. She is exhibiting early signs of Alzheimer's disease. She is experiencing a normal shallow decline in brain-dependent abilities. Her brain size has been reduced to such an extent that she is no longer able to complete many tasks.
People with which of the following disorder perform actions that most of us would find unacceptable, and they tend to be irresponsible, impulsive, and deceitful?
A. Antisocial personality disorder B. Schizoid personality disorder C. Autism spectrum disorder D. Schizophrenia