McSweeney and Murphy demonstrated that ______ can cause a reward to lose its effectiveness.
A. sensitization
B. habituation
C. opponent process
D. behavioral contrast
B. habituation
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A. Visual B. Tactile C. Auditory D. Gustatory
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a. a behavior that is already occurring b. an approximation of the target behavior c. A and B d. none of the above
Nathan works at a homeless shelter. The people who come into the shelter are usually tired and hungry after spending days at a time on the dangerous streets. Most of these people have lost touch with their friends and family members and receive little indication of being loved or needed. According to Maslow's hierarchy, Nathan should first
A. reassure them of the safety and security features of the building. B. try to boost their self-esteem by treating them as respected and honorable individuals. C. provide them with a hot meal and a warm place to sleep. D. express love for and acceptance of them.
Laverne is concerned about her sister, Shirley, whose symptoms of schizophrenia have worsened. During a visit to Shirley's doctor, he explained that improvement is possible. He states that one of the best predictors is her premorbid adjustment, which include all of the following factors except her
A. attributional style. B. level of education. C. supportive relationships with family and friends. D. stable employment