Experiments Have Shown That If One Receives Rewards And/or Punishments

question 92

Multiple Choice

Experiments have shown that if one receives rewards and/or punishments randomly (i.e., regardless of what one does) , then one is likely to develop depression. This phenomenon is known as

• A) learned helplessness.
• B) angst.
• C) social learning theory.
• D) reverse conditioning.

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Definitions:

Memory Construction

The process by which the brain encodes, stores, and retrieves information to create and recreate memories.

Past Event

A specific occurrence or situation that has happened in the time before the present.

Memory Gaps

Instances where an individual cannot recall information; often due to factors like stress, trauma, or neurological issues.

Guesses

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