As the Initial Shock of Losing a Loved One Fades

question 121

Multiple Choice

As the initial shock of losing a loved one fades, it is frequently followed by a cascade of powerful, unsettling and shifting emotions. These intense emotional states may alternate with down states that resemble the symptoms of which disorder?

• A) Schizophrenia
• B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• C) Anxiety
• D) Depression

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Definitions:

Variable Interval Schedule

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule where responses are rewarded after unpredictable time durations, leading to steady and consistent behavior.

Reinforcement

The process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior through rewards or consequences.

Piece-Rate System

A compensation system where employees are paid a fixed rate for each unit of production completed, incentivizing productivity.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are provided after a set period of time for the desired behavior.