Extinction is an antecedent control procedure

Frances is hearing voices that she is certain aren't real. Sometimes the voices say acceptable things, but other times the voices say very disturbing things. She sought treatment, and has been provided with medications. She has most likely been to see

a ________. a) Social Worker. b) Psychiatrist c) He may have visited any of these professionals. d) Psychologist.

Which of the following statements would your authors probably find the most worrisome?

A) Being open-minded about topics associated with pseudoscience is no big deal. B) The majority of Americans do not believe in the existence of ghosts or witches. C) Pseudoscience seems to be so much more interesting and engaging than science. Correct. If people believe that the untested claims found in pseudoscience are more interesting than regular science, they will be likely to follow unproven and untested courses of action. D) Science cannot answer all of the questions I am interested in, such as "Why am I here?" or "What is my life's purpose?" Incorrect. The recognition that science is imperfect and cannot answer every question is part of the humility that is required to be a scientist.