Isaac and Derek persuaded Robert to cut school with them, engage in petty theft, and steal alcohol from his parents. They were engaging Robert in

Which of the following statements is true of reinforcers?

a. A primary reinforcer may be ineffective if the person is not in a deprived state. b. A secondary reinforcer is less effective than a primary reinforcer in controlling behavior. c. Money is a powerful primary reinforcer. d. Comfortable air temperature would be an example of an effective secondary reinforcer.

Lisa just finished her graduate degree in psychology and has landed a job as the director of a large nursing home

Based on the research, which of the following ideas should she implement in an effort to help the residents effectively deal with their general stress? a) Lisa should work to create a quiet atmosphere where the residents can just sit and relax. b) Lisa should limit visiting hours so the residents can get more sleep without worrying about distractions. c) Lisa should offer as much choice to the residents as possible so they feel they have some aspect of control over their day. d) Lisa should avoid showing movies with loud noises, as that will likely increase their stress level.