Before an event can enter one’s phenomenological field it must first be

Nick just lost his 10th game in a row. He tells himself one more pull and he will get the jackpot. What is this an example of?

a. Autonomic arousal as a strong reinforcer b. Negative reinforcement (escape from reality) c. Gambler's fallacy d. Self-destructive behavior

Tara's boss always calls her "Miss," but refers to his other employees by name. He also goes out of his way to hold open a door for her, and has asked her a number of times to bring in some of her fabulous cookies for the office. Tara is experiencing ________ sexism from her boss.

a. hostile b. puerile c. benign d. benevolent