Which of the following best describes Guthrie’s view of “reinforcement”?

a. A mechanical arrangement that prevents unlearning
b. Drive reduction
c. A satisfying state of affairs
d. The confirmation of an expectancy

a. A mechanical arrangement that prevents unlearning

Psychology

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. While waiting in line at the bank, a man rubbed up against Ann. At first she believed it was accidental, but he did it several times. She yelled at him to stop and he ran away. Ann asked a security guard to call the police,

who responded and showed her a sketch of a person who had done the same thing to other women. According to the police, Ann was the victim of a person with a sexual disorder called a) fetishism. b) voyeurism. c) partialism. d) frotteurism.

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Consider these suicidal patients: Mary is in the depths of a severe depression. Jack is hospitalized for depression. Patty has just gotten her first weekend pass from the psychiatric hospital. Who is at highest risk for suicide?

a. Mary b. Jack c. Patty d. Mary and Patty are equally high risks.

Psychology