Jim is suspended from school for fighting. Rather than reduce fighting behavior, suspension actually increases Jim's fighting. This is because:


Answer: the suspension was actually a negative reinforcer.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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One of the challenges encountered when married women are employed is that traditional sex-role orientation and philosophy continue to be maintained in determining what work is done by whom

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Internal task leadership actions include all of the following except ______.

A. collaborating B. goal focusing C. structuring for results D. organizing

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Why is emotional abuse difficult to identify at times?

A. Children like to fabricate stories about emotional abuse. B. Parents often say mean and hurtful things to their children without abusing them. C. The evidence of psychological trauma must be evaluated by a trained psychologist. D. There are no visible scars or physical injuries.

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