Bethann, Who Is Married, Recently Stopped Taking Birth Control Pills

question 77

Multiple Choice

Bethann, who is married, recently stopped taking birth control pills. How is this likely to affect her marital satisfaction?

• A) It will decrease her satisfaction regardless of her husband's attentiveness.
• B) It will decrease her satisfaction regardless of her husband's attractiveness.
• C) It will increase her satisfaction, but only if her husband is attractive.
• D) It will increase her satisfaction, but only if her husband is attentive.

Compare and contrast the behaviors and social structures of different primate species.

Identify various social behavior patterns in nonhuman primates, especially after conflict situations.

Critically evaluate historical and contemporary research findings on nonhuman primate behavior.

Recognize the methods and ethical considerations in the study of nonhuman primate behavior.

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

A psychological technique used to change or improve an individual's behaviors through reinforcement, punishment, and other strategies.

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior because a negative condition is stopped or avoided as a consequence of the behavior.

Positive Punishment

A method in behavioral psychology where an undesirable stimulus is introduced following a behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Aversive Stimulus

A stimulus that is unpleasant and causes a decrease in the strength or frequency of the behavior it follows.