If a child engages in a problem behavior in a store (e.g., a tantrum) and the parent gives the child candy, the child is more likely to engage in problem behavior in the store. This is an example of:
a. automatic positive reinforcement
b. social positive reinforcement
c. automatic negative reinforcement
d. social negative reinforcement
b
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a. predicted values of Y are relatively further from the mean of Y than observed values of X are to the mean of X. b. predicted values of Y are relatively closer to the mean of Y than observed values of X are to the mean of X. c. values of Y cannot be predicted from observations of X. d. observed values of X are relatively closer to the mean of X than predicted values of Y are to the mean of Y.
Which factor is least likely to be associated with high levels of satisfaction in marriage?
a. Frequent, pleasurable interaction b. High degree of disclosure c. Agreeing not to have conflicts d. High levels of disclosure reciprocity
Which of these is LEAST advisable as a maternal tactic to have a baby with normal chromosomes?
a. Eat a diet that is rich in folic acid b. Give birth while younger rather than older c. Encourage your husband to avoid excessive smoking or drinking d. Develop a career as an x-ray technician
Current research on private speech suggests that ____
a. ?it should be encouraged when children are problem solving b. its occurrence after age five suggests a developmental delay? c. it must be explicitly taught to children to be effective? d. it tends to interfere with learning new skills?