In short-circuiting the contingencies you arrange a reinforcer for desirable behaviors. However, when you fail to engage in the desirable behavior, you:
a. reinforce the undesirable behavior
b. allow yourself to have the reinforcer anyway
c. withhold the reinforcer until you engage in the desirable behavior
d. A and B
b
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Lawrence, age 15, thought he had prepared for his final exams; however, when he got his scores he was disappointed. Rather than reviewing the areas of the test where he did not fare so well, Lawrence confronted his teacher with a verbal lashing and accused the teacher of being "out to get him." Lawrence's behavior could be considered an example of __________.
A. self-efficacy B. self-deceit C. adolescent egocentrism D. sensorimotor operations
If asked to list the top three causes of death in teens, you should AVOID saying
a. car accidents. b. murder. c. suicide. d. infections.
During the slavery period in the U.S., more Black women were raped by White men than White women by Black men. This information supports what idea about rape? a. The higher incidence of rapes committed by Black men now is related to getting revenge for past injustices. b. Tension between racial groups creates frustration, anger, and feelings of hatred that are taken out through sexual
violence. c. Rape is more about power issues rather than sexual issues. d. Rape is committed by individuals who tend to have higher education levels.
When others describe someone's symptoms or behavior, the technique is referred to as
a. observer's description. b. informant report. c. outside/objective report. d. confirming/disconfirming report.