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A Woman Is Diagnosed with Having a Stillborn

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A woman is diagnosed with having a stillborn.At first,she appears stunned by the news,cries a little,and then asks you to call her mother.What is the phase of bereavement the woman is experiencing?


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Law of Effect

A psychological principle stating that behaviors followed by pleasant consequences are likely to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and for developing the theory of operant conditioning.

Pavlov

Refers to Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist known for his research in classical conditioning, particularly the conditioned reflex experiment with dogs.

Potential Behavior

Behavior that an individual is capable of performing, which may be realized under certain conditions or when triggered by specific stimuli.

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