In the movie "Meet the Parents," Robert Deniro's character trained the family cat, Mr. Jinx, to use a toilet. The cat's mother commented, however, that the cat still seems to want to "dig, squat, and bury," every time it needed to relieve itself
This tendency to revert back to original, instinctive behaviors despite training is called __________.
a. evolutionary basing
b. counterconditioning
c. instinctive drift
d. revertive acting
Answer: C
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Chuck has a fear of teddy bears. Every time he gets near a teddy bear, he has panic attacks. His therapist has a few tiny teddy bears in her office and has shown Chuck how to hold a teddy bear and not become afraid of it. Chuck practices holding a tiny teddy bear at home. What behavioral technique is Chuck's therapist using?
a. ?Systematic desensitization therapy b. ?Positive reinforcement c. ?Assertiveness training d. ?Modeling
A delusion that is marked by sensual delusions that one is loved by a famous person would be classified as which type?
a. erotomanic b. grandiose c. jealous d. persecutory
Which of the following is NOT true of the basic tenets of the theory of evolution?
a. Species that are adaptive manage to survive. b. Species that do not adapt dwindle in numbers and may become extinct. c. Survivors do not transmit their traits to future generations. d. All of these.
When is self-forgiveness is more likely to occur?
What will be an ideal response?