An effective punishment

a. causes some physical pain

b. follows a reinforcer.
c. reduces the likelihood that a behavior will occur in the future.
d. eventually becomes ineffective.


c

Psychology

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While Freud might explain an individual's depression by focusing on the person's unconscious thoughts, a physiological psychologist might focus instead on a chemical imbalance in the brain. This difference in explanations BEST illustrates the text's unifying theme that

a. psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. b. heredity and environment jointly influence behavior. c. psychology is theoretically diverse. d. psychology is empirical.

Psychology

Dr. Krank says, "Patients who continually report being in pain have a higher-than-normal sensitivity level." Dr. Krank's explanation of somatic symptom disorder reflects which perspective?

a. psychodynamic c. sociocultural b. biological d. cognitive-behavioral

Psychology

Perhaps a _____ _____ autonomic nervous system predisposes one to anxiety reactions

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

The authors of your text define human sexuality as

A) our awareness of ourselves and others as female or male. B) our capacity for procreation. C) the way we experience and express ourselves as sexual beings. D) the way we engage in sexual intercourse or sexual fantasy throughout our lives.

Psychology