The Use of Scientific Methods to Explore People's Satisfaction with the Past,happiness

question 166

Multiple Choice

The use of scientific methods to explore people's satisfaction with the past,happiness with the present,and optimism about the future is most clearly characteristic of

• A) behaviorism.
• B) positive psychology.
• C) cognitive neuroscience.
• D) the biopsychosocial approach.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior modification where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Buzzer

An electronic device that produces a loud or vibrating sound as a signal or alarm.

Seat Belt

A safety device in vehicles designed to secure the occupant against harmful movement that may result during a collision or a sudden stop.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.