Joe owned a small repair shop. Each day, he would check the mail to see if any of his customers mailed in a payment for the work he had done for them. Some days, he would receive a check or two
At other times, he would have to wait days before getting another payment. What schedule of reinforcement is evident here?5.13 5.12 5.11 5.10 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1
a. fixed interval
b. fixed ratio
c. variable interval
d. variable ratio
c
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An assumption of the multipath model of abnormality is that ____
a. the biological perspective best explains the complexities of human behavior b. most psychological disorders are due to one or two primary factors c. biological, psychological and social factors contribute equally to most disorders d. different individuals exposed to different factors may develop similar mental disorders
Your textbook authors recommend using a reflective note-taking strategy known as the __________ method
a. SQ4R b. EMDR c. NASP d. LISAN
If a batterer controls when and when not his partner can drive, he is displaying what category of psychological abuse?
A. Intimidation B. Economic/resource abuse C. Isolation D. Minimization/denial