Tunde Has Developed Generalized Anxiety and Has Begun Drinking Alcohol

question 11

Multiple Choice

Tunde has developed generalized anxiety and has begun drinking alcohol to self-medicate to temporarily reduce his anxiety.Research suggests that Tunde's drinking behavior is due to:

• A) positive reinforcement.
• B) positive punishment.
• C) negative reinforcement.
• D) negative punishment.

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to ensure that every participant has an equal chance of being placed in any given group, eliminating biases.

Experimental Conditions

Specific arrangements or settings made to test hypotheses in a controlled manner during scientific experiments.

Equal Chance

The principle or condition of having the same opportunities or possibilities as others, without discrimination or bias.

Experimental Research

A research methodology that involves manipulating one or more variables to determine their effect on a certain outcome, allowing for cause-and-effect inferences.