Twice Last Week Jessica Happened to Be Listening to Her

question 147

Multiple Choice

Twice last week Jessica happened to be listening to her favorite blues band when she received a phone call from a boy in whom she is interested. This week, Jessica is playing that same music over and over again hoping that she will receive a call from him. This seems to be an example of a(n) _____ behavior that has been reinforced on a(n) _____ schedule.

• A) adjunctive; VI
• B) superstitious; FI
• C) superstitious; VT
• D) adjunctive; FT

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Definitions:

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, plant, or animal lives or operates, including natural, social, and built factors.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and possibly life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an extremely low body weight, fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight.

Environmental Effects

The impact of various external factors, including climate, pollutants, and geographical position, on organisms and their surroundings.