Ebeneezer Has Stopped Attending Family Functions, as He Is Sure

question 25

Multiple Choice

Ebeneezer has stopped attending family functions, as he is sure people only pretend to like him for his money. He has no wife, no children, and no friends. According to Erikson, Ebeneezer is so obnoxious because:

• A) people have taken advantage of him.
• B) he has likely suffered from a stroke.
• C) he is terrified of dying, because he feels he has wasted the opportunities of his life.
• D) he gave too much during his earlier years.

Identify noncontingent reinforcement and its effects on behavior.

Understand the importance of immediacy and severity in the effectiveness of punishment.

Recognize the influence of models and observational learning on behavior.

Learn about memory consolidation and effective study strategies including the utilization of mnemonics and the serial-position effect.

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