When Amir teased his sister, she hugged him. He never teased her again. Which of the following types of processes is illustrated in this scenario?

A) ?Positive reinforcement
B) ?Negative reinforcement
C) ?Positive punishment
D) ?Negative punishment

C

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What erroneous assumption led to the development of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

a. Schizophrenia prevented epileptic seizures. b. Epileptic seizures prevented schizophrenia. c. Schizophrenia resulted from failure to use both hemispheres. d. ECT would result in memory loss that would cure schizophrenia.

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What is the major effect of antipsychotic medications given to people who do not suffer from schizophrenia?

a. The drugs have no effect. b. The people become addicted. c. The drugs send them into a long, groggy sleep. d. The drugs cause delusions and hallucinations.

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