Fred and Wilma Are in an Unhappy Marriage

question 92

Multiple Choice

Fred and Wilma are in an unhappy marriage.Compared to divorced couples,research indicates they are likely to have

• A) greater life satisfaction.
• B) lower levels of happiness.
• C) better physical health.
• D) better psychological health.

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Definitions:

Chaining

A behavioral technique involving linking together discrete behaviors to form a complex behavior sequence.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, through which an association is made between a behavior and a consequence for that behavior.

Ladder

A set of steps or rungs between two vertical bars, used for climbing up or down.

Shaping

A method of behavior modification that involves gradually training an organism to perform a specific behavior by reinforcing successive approximations of the target behavior.