After her husband died, Marlena's daughter Rosa insisted that she move in to her house. Things were fine for a few weeks, but conflicts have arisen over Marlena's desire to sit in the family room much of the time and watch TV. Rosa believes her mother should get out and be active, but Marlena often feels tired and prefers to just be quiet and comfortable. Which of the following is causing problems in this situation?

a. docility
b. environmental press
c. adaptation level
d. performance potential

Ans: b. environmental press

Psychology

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A class conducted an experiment with their professor. The students only paid attention as a group when she was to the left of the blackboard

After this was established, they only paid attention when she was three feet from the blackboard, further to the left. Finally, they only paid attention when she was directly in the corner, to the left of the blackboard. This is an illustration of a) shaping. b) punishment. c) habituation. d) modeling.

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