Joseph Wolpe is sometimes referred to as the founder of behavior therapy, in part because he developed
a. the token economy.
b. reinforcement therapy.
c. systematic desensitization.
d. modeling therapy.
c
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A psychologist is hired by the defense in a case involving the issue of not guilty by reason of insanity. Based on changes resulting from the Hinckley case and the Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984, it is likely that the thrust of the psychologist's
testimony would be in support of the defendant's a. inability to stand trial due to her mental illness. b. inability to appreciate the nature and quality or wrongfulness of her behavior due to her mental illness. c. right to treatment versus imprisonment due to her mental illness. d. inability to discuss the nature of her offense with her attorney due to her mental illness.
Mort is trying to convince his parents that he should enroll at a university in another state, rather than the local university. He has made five strong points that support his position, but his parents are not yet convinced. Based on the research into factors that influence persuasion, at this point Mort should
a. add additional points that support his position, even if they are weaker arguments. b. ask his parents to think about their decision for a few days. c. repeat the arguments that he has already made. d. play some soft background music while he and his parents discuss the issue some more.
Which statement is true of today's adolescents as compared to adolescents in the nineteenth century?
A. Adolescents are beginning menstruation earlier, around age 9 or 10. B. Adolescents are exhibiting signs of sexual maturity earlier. C. Adolescents are exhibiting adult height much later. D. Adolescents are exhibiting advanced levels of intellectual and emotional growth much earlier