When a parent unwittingly reinforces a behavior that he or she is trying to discourage has fallen victim to the _______________ trap

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


negative reinforcement

Psychology

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A psychologist is interviewing a refugee to this country who is unfamiliar with the majority culture here. In his former country, this person was spied on by the government and was the victim of robberies and assaults. He is suspicious of most people in authority and does not trust their motives. Which personality disorder might a psychologist suspect of this refugee, given that he did not know the history?

a. borderline b. obsessive-compulsive c. paranoid d. schizotypal

Psychology

Bargaining is a process in which opposing sides ________

a) exchange offers, counteroffers, and concessions, either directly or through representatives b) exchange token gifts in order to facilitate negotiations c) attempt to resolve conflicts by maximizing the rewards received by both sides, either directly or through representatives d) attempt to argue for the other's position in order to develop more effective counterarguments

Psychology

Erikson's view of later adulthood as a time when people reflect back on their lives and accept their mistakes and failings is supported by research findings that show a decline in old age in

A) extraversion. B) neuroticism. C) narcissism. D) openness to new experiences.

Psychology

Hospice care practitioners are most likely to provide __________.

Psychology