According to the theory of operant conditioning, when the presentation of a stimulus, after a response has occurred, decreases the likelihood of the response's occurring again, the process that is at work is referred to as:
a. positive punishment
b. negative reinforcement
c. positive reinforcement
d. negative punishment
A
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Between the17th and 19th centuries, supernatural explanations for psychological disorders began to give way to two scientific approaches: ____
a. functionalism and behaviorism b. a cognitive model and a behavioral model c. a medical model and a psychological model d. psychodynamic theory and humanism
Hansel (a male) and Gretel (a female) are best friends. If their cross-gender friendship is typical of most, Hansel's biggest misperception concerning Gretel would likely be a. overperceiving Gretel's level of sexual interest in him
b. overperceiving Gretel's need for emotional intimacy in the friendship. c. underperceiving Gretel's intelligence. d. underperceiving Gretel's jealousy.
It is believed that Troy has a high setpoint. Dieting will be difficult for him because:
a. hypothalamus dysfunction prevents Troy from feeling full b. when Troy diets, his metabolic rate may slow down c. Troy is particularly susceptible to learned cues to eating d. Troy will experience hunger more often than someone with a low setpoint
An adult is legally considered to be too impaired to drive when their BAC reaches ______ in the United States and Canada.
A. .02 B. .08 C. .20 D. .80