The Publications of the Early 1960s Within the Operant Orientation

question 203

Multiple Choice

The publications of the early 1960s within the operant orientation seem to have been characterized by which two features?

• A)Much of it was done with very resistant populations, and many of the applications took place in natural, everyday settings.
• B)Much of it was done with very resistant populations, and many of the applications took place in highly controlled settings.
• C)Much of it was limited to populations that had already received successful input from traditional psychology, and was mostly applied in highly controlled settings.
• D)Much of it was limited to populations that had already received successful input from traditional psychology, and was mostly applied in natural, everyday settings.

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Definitions:

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with everyday activities.

Adjustment

The process of adapting or becoming used to a new situation or environment, often used in psychology to describe coping mechanisms.

Stress

A psychological and physical response to demands that exceed a person's coping resources.

Well-Adjusted

Describes individuals who are mentally and emotionally stable, able to cope effectively with the demands of daily life.