If You Study to Relieve Your Fear of Receiving an F

question 76

Multiple Choice

If you study to relieve your fear of receiving an F on the upcoming test, then your studying has increased due to

• A) negative reinforcement.
• B) positive reinforcement.
• C) aversive punishment.
• D) response cost.

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Definitions:

Personality Disorders

A group of mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and deviating markedly from those accepted by the individual's culture.

Histrionic

Pertaining to a personality pattern characterized by dramatic, attention-seeking, emotional, and erratic behavior.

Borderline

Often refers to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), which is a mental illness characterized by intense mood swings, impulsive behaviors, and difficult interpersonal relationships.

Impulsive Behaviour

Actions performed with little forethought or consideration of the consequences, often driven by immediate desires or emotional responses.