Charlie is a hospitalized patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who reports to his nurse that the radio is playing songs about his life. In fact, he is convinced that the artists are writing the songs to communicate a message to him

The symptom being reported is best diagnosed as:

a) An idea of reference
b) Delusional jealousy
c) Paranoid persecution
d) Grandiose delusion

a

Psychology

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Evidence for continuing resistance to full racial equality is found in the fact that

a. a small percentage of whites still want separation of the races b. African Americans are less convinced than whites that prejudice is diminishing c. whites give only weak support to government action to promote racial equality d. all of the above

Psychology

Carl and "his amazing canines" are an act in the circus. Jumping through a fiery hoop is one of the acts. At the onset of this training, Carl reinforced the dogs for each movement toward the hoop. Eventually, they were reinforced as they neared the hoop. What is this an example of?

a. classical conditioning c. shaping b. escape conditioning d. avoidance conditioning

Psychology