Behavioral assessment often involves a functional analysis of behavior. Which of the following is an example of an antecedent to behavior in such an analysis?
a. Driving on the freeway always prompts a panic attack for Elliot.
b. Having a panic attack helps Janae avoid stressful situations.
c. Veronica can get attention if she acts depressed.
d. All of these are examples of antecedents to behavior.
a
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A. sensitization factors. B. intra-experimental cues. C. demand characteristics. D. experimenter expectancies.
What would be considered manageable stress for children?
What will be an ideal response?
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a. CPT b. WCST c. TAT d. MMPI
Participants in a classic experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram (1963) found themselves in the uncomfortable position of being asked to administer increasingly strong shocks to a learner every time he made a mistake
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