Simply put, reinforces are those consequences that ______ a behavior, while punishers are those consequences that _____ a behavior.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Answer: Strengthen; weaken.

Psychology

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Which of the following sayings is most strongly supported by the body of research on pessimistic and optimistic explanatory styles?

a. Nothing succeeds like success. b. To thine own self be true. c. There is power in positive thinking. d. Charity begins at home.

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According to Maslow's research, which of the following appears to be the "hallmark" of self-actualizers?

a) a sense of humor b) peak experiences c) safety and security d) accurately perceiving reality

Psychology