Negative reinforcement is:
a. a pleasant stimulus that increases the likelihood of the response occurring again
b. an unpleasant stimulus that increases the likelihood of the response occurring again
c. an unpleasant stimulus that decreases the likelihood of the response occurring again
d. the removal of an unpleasant stimulus that increases the likelihood of the response occurring again
D
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A. Narcolepsy B. Somniloquy C. Somnambulism D. Night terrors
A stage hypnotist is sometimes successful in getting people to disrobe in public. What is the BEST explanation for this phenomenon?
a. When hypnotized, a subject comes under the total control of the hypnotist and will follow any instructions to the letter. b. The subject is a confederate of the hypnotist and disrobes while pretending to be hypnotized. c. When hypnotized, subjects are able to convince themselves that they cannot be held responsible for their actions. d. The hypnotist is careful to select only those subjects who look as if they would enjoy disrobing in public.
The drug AMPT serves as a dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine antagonist by
a. preventing the storage of the neurotransmitters in vesicles. b. blocking the release of the neurotransmitters c. interfering with the synthesis of the neurotransmitters. d. blocking the receptors for the neurotransmitters.
_________ believed that relationships create the structure of the self
a. Kohut b. Marcia c. Erikson d. Mahler