Giving in to indirect pressure to change your behavior and thoughts is called:

What similarity would you expect to find in the behaviors of a person with dependent personality disorder and a person with avoidant personality disorder?

a. They avoid closeness. b. They are preoccupied with rules. c. They seek advice and reassurance. d. They are easily hurt by criticism.

Geoff's friends tease him for visiting the public library during summer holidays. As a result, Geoff stops visiting the library. In this example, the teasing was:

a. punishment by application b. punishment by removal c. positive reinforcement d. negative reinforcement