If Sarah Has a Cold and Takes Advil, and Her

question 21

Multiple Choice

If Sarah has a cold and takes Advil, and her cold goes away, increasing the likelihood she will take Advil if she has another cold, the removal of the unpleasant stimulus (the cold) is an example of ________.

• A) the central route to persuasion
• B) copy testing
• C) positive reinforcement
• D) the peripheral route to persuasion
• E) negative reinforcement

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Definitions:

Cognitive Explanation

An approach in psychology that focuses on understanding the mental processes that underlie behavior and decision-making.

Contextual Explanation

An approach to understanding phenomena by considering the broader circumstances and factors that influence them, rather than isolating them from their environment.

Biological Explanation

An explanation of phenomena or behaviors based on biological factors, such as genetics, biochemistry, or physiology.

Sex-atypical Behavior

Actions or behaviors that do not conform to the traditional expectations of one's sex, often regarding interests, hobbies, or mannerisms.