All of the following are reasons why friendships are more highly valued by older people in late adulthood than family relationships EXCEPT
a) the ability to make friendships offers an element of control in one's life.
b) new friendships require much less time and effort than maintaining family ties.
c) friendships offer more flexibility than family relationships and less of a history of obligations and conflicts.
d) it is increasingly likely as one ages that one will be without a partner, and a friendship provides companionship.
b
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Punishment is not as good a treatment method as reinforcement because
a. punishers are more effective in a professional setting but are less attractive in a home setting. b. effective punishers are more difficult to develop than effective reinforcers. c. clients may develop resistance. d. clients may overgeneralize the punished response and avoid making a whole class of responses. e. punishment usually increases the discrepancy between ideal and real selves.
Briefly discuss why research in abnormal psychology is important
What will be an ideal response?