Brent vomits up his food and rechews and swallows it at least twice per day. Whenever he does, his mother rushes over to him to prevent him from choking, leaving his older brother and sister behind. Given this description, which of the following best describes the maintenance of the regurgitation?
a. positive reinforcement
b. negative reinforcement
c. classical conditioning
d. positive punishment
a. positive reinforcement
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In which of the following examples would "acknowledging existential isolation" be beneficial to the client to aid in creating life meaning and taking responsibility for one's life?
a. Sue, a 19-year-old female who wishes to become a drummer in a band, but is expected by her parents to attend university pre-med b. Joe, a 21-year-old male, active in his church and expected to go on a mission, but unsure about his beliefs related to witnessing c. Jaden, a 26-year-old female, partying every night with friends in search of a relationship, but ending up in one-night stands against her better judgment d. All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-functioning group?
a. There are increasingly longer periods of silence as group members carefully consider what they will say. b. Healthy norms are established that permit a balance between structure and spontaneity. c. The style of leadership is described as democratic, with shared responsibility. d. Conflicts of interest are resolved through negotiation and mediation. e. Participants know what is expected of them.
Gottfredson has developed the concept of niche. Which of these is an inappropriate use of the term niche?
a. birth niche b. conventional niche c. life niche d. social niche
What factors most influence the development of a group?
a. The physical location of the group, the developmental level of the group members, and the training of the group leader. b. The psychological characteristics of the group members, the maturity level of the group members, and the theoretical orientation of the group leader. c. The purpose of the group, its membership, the leader’s style, and whether a group is open or closed. d. The purpose of the group, the training of the group leaders, and the theoretical orientation of the group leader.