A change in behavior in response to a direct order is called:

a. social compliance
b. obedience
c. social facilitation
d. conformity


b

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Which aspect of Adler's system has led to the most research?

a. ?the inferiority complex b. ?striving for superiority c. ?birth order d. ?archetypes e. ?womb envy

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Describe and explain the advantages and disadvantages of using a within-subjects design.

What will be an ideal response?

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You have a painful headache and so you take an aspirin to eliminate the pain. The aspirin works and now you are free of your headache. Taking the aspirin is an example of a:

a. negative reinforcer—it increases the chance of taking aspirin again the next time you have a headache b. negative reinforcer—it decreases the chance of taking aspirin again the next time you have a headache c. positive reinforcer—it increases the chance of taking aspirin again the next time you have a headache d. positive reinforcer—it decreases the chance of taking aspirin again the next time you have a headache

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