Involuntary Ideas That Keep Recurring Despite the Person's Efforts to Stop

question 102

Multiple Choice

Involuntary ideas that keep recurring despite the person's efforts to stop them are called ________.

• A) impulses
• B) obsessions
• C) panic attacks
• D) compulsions

Define and differentiate between key behavioral concepts such as positive and negative reinforcement, and punishment.

Describe the historical development and foundational theories of behaviorism.

Identify and explain the role of cognitive processes in classical conditioning.

Discuss the application of classical conditioning principles in real-world settings, including advertising and behavior modification.

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