A vertical line on a graph indicating a change in treatment is called a:
a. baseline
b. time line
c. phase line
d. treatment line
c
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Your local coffee shop offers a discounted price to everyone who is in line when the store opens. Which schedule of reinforcement is this?
a. Fixed-interval b. Variable-interval c. Fixed-ratio d. Variable-ratio
Couples who are experiencing passionate love tend to have overly positive, idealized views of one another. Research suggests that such views can often ____
a. help relationships to survive long term b. interfere with the development of companionate love c. interfere with the process of disclosure d. ironically, lead to misunderstandings and conflicts
Thirteen-year-old Chris, who has a 6'2" father and a 5'1" mother, is worried because he is only as tall as his mother right now and would like to be much taller. What would you tell Chris if he confided his concerns to you?
a. "Sorry, Chris, but you've probably already reached your mature height. Just remember, many great men were short. Think of Napoleon!" b. "Don't worry Chris. Most boys don't reach their full height until they are 17. You've got about four more years to grow and you are likely to be of average height because you have a tall father and a short mother." c. "You should go to the doctor, Chris. You are abnormally short for your age and parents' heights. You may have a growth hormone deficiency." d. "You don't have anything to worry about, Chris. Most boys end up being taller than their mothers and fathers, so you will probably be over 6'2" before you stop growing."
What does the research suggest about the effectiveness of weight loss medications, weight loss surgery, and lifestyle modification programs in reducing obesity?
a. While most treatments lead to short-term weight loss, the losses are not sustainable over time. b. Most weight-loss treatments are ineffective. c. It is possible to lose weight and maintain the weight loss, but drastic results are unlikely. d. Dramatic weight loss is possible with the right treatment approach.