A(n) ____________ is defined as any internal or external event that increases the frequency of a behavior.

A. catalyst
B. reinforcer
C. converter
D. unconditioned stimulus


B. reinforcer

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Knowing how statistics can be used can help you identify cases where they are being presented in a(n) ______ way to make an argument.

A. invalid B. inconsistent C. skewed D. biased

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You're looking at a book entitled Your Autonomic Nervous System. One of the chapter titles is really confusing, based upon your knowledge of the autonomic nervous system. Which chapter seems to not fit your knowledge?

A. The Sympathetic Division: Activating in Times of Stress B. Relaxing with the Parasympathetic Division C. The Autonomic Nervous System: You CAN Control It All! D. The Somatic Nervous System: Part of The Peripheral Nervous System

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For Gordon Allport, our personalities reflect ________

a. five to ten central traits and additional secondary traits. b. the ways we cope with the struggle to find meaning in existence. c. whether or not a person received unconditional positive regard throughout childhood. d. a gradual progression toward self-actualization.

Psychology

The Ortho Evra patch should be placed on the ____

a. breast c. head behind the ear b. buttock d. lower arm

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