The Application of Conditioning Techniques to Teach People New Responses

question 69

True/False

The application of conditioning techniques to teach people new responses or to reduce maladaptive behaviors is called behavior modification.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in psychology that explains human thoughts and behaviors in terms of natural selection and adaptation.

Cognitive Neuroscience

The study of brain mechanisms underlying cognitive processes, including perception, memory, thinking, and emotion, through various brain imaging techniques.

Ekman

Refers to Paul Ekman, a psychologist who is a pioneer in the study of emotions and their relation to facial expressions.

Facial Expressions

Observable movements of the face that convey emotions, reactions, or intentions.