A schedule of reinforcement in which a positive reinforcer is delivered at the end of a time interval in which no instances of unacceptable behavior occurred is called:
a. differential reinforcement of other behavior
b. contingency planning effect
c. rapid interval reinforcement
d. generalization extinction
a
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A) introspection B) reinforcement C) psychoanalysis D) existentialism E) Select
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a. most of Selye's ideas about the general adaptation syndrome were incorrect because the biological changes are not adaptive in the short run. b. when you are under stress, the hypothalamus sends messages to the endocrine glands along two major pathways. c. when you are under stress, the parasympathetic division of the nervous system becomes activated for a "fight or flight" response. d. one result of HPA axis activation is decreased energy, leading a person to become lethargic and apathetic.
Research by Watson and Ramey studied infants' head movements in response to a
mobile. Their results underscored the role of __________ in early learning. a. physical activity b. visual acuity c. repeated trial-and-error d. eye-hand coordination e. contingency between behavior and environment
Kestor was camping in the woods when a bear attacked him. Now Kestor has trouble concentrating and getting along with others. In addition, Kestor has difficulty sleeping, and he often has nightmares involving bears. Kestor is most likely suffering from
A. generalized anxiety disorder. B. burnout. C. posttraumatic stress disorder. D. diathesis stress.