The central idea behind the concept of operant conditioning is that
A) classical conditioning works best when a single individual does the conditioning.
B) behavior functions parallel to consequences, but is not influenced by them.
C) once a behavior is learned, it can never be truly extinguished.
D) behavior can be encouraged, but it cannot be discouraged.
E) behavior is changed by manipulating its consequences.
Question 2Restatement of content is similar to clarification of feelings EXCEPT that restatement of content
a. is more focused.
b. is slightly more directive.
c. is more intellectual.
d. generally takes less time.
Question 3A nomothetic approach to personality
A) studies pathetic aesthetics.
B) is the study of what makes each of us unique.
C) seeks to formulate general laws.
D) involves the study of the no mother theories of S. Freud.
E) studies ways in which people are similar to animals.
Question 4Who developed the concept of operant conditioning?
A) Skinner
B) Horney
C) Miller
D) Pavlov
E) Thorndike
Question 5In the context of client-centered therapy, clarification of feelings refers to the
a. therapist asking questions to learn about the client.
b. therapist showing clients unconditional positive regard.
c. client correcting the therapist when the therapist misunderstands his or her feelings.
d. therapist repeating the client's emotional comments in different words.
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