Mrs. Old was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease 10 years ago. She is now 98 years old, confused, and needing help with activities of daily living. One day, she develops pneumonia, which is deliberately not treated. This might be a case of
a. active euthanasia
b. passive euthanasia
c. voluntary euthanasia
d. assisted suicide
e. altruistic suicide
B
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To retain behavior that has been observed, a person must:
a. first perform the observed behavior. b. reinforce the behavior directly. c. encode and symbolically represent the model's behavior. d. relate the behavior to his or her self-concept.
What best describes emoticons? a. They are used more often by females
b. They can detract from the seriousness of the statement. c. They are similar to tag questions used during face-to-face conversations. d. All of these are true.
When contingency management is used to modify the reinforcement of an individual, we are performing
a. behavior therapy. b. cognitive therapy. c. cognitive-behavioral therapy. d. institutionalization.
Research supports that women with higher levels of oxytocin in their bodies:
a. bond better with their babies. b. engaged in less affiliative and nurturing behaviors. c. decreases their relaxation. d. makes them spend less time with their friends to ensure an optimal coping response.