In Which Work Setting Would a Psychologist Be Most Likely

question 149

Multiple Choice

In which work setting would a psychologist be most likely to expect to work with other professionals (often from other disciplines) in a variety of activities, including conducting research and writing?

• A)A private practice
• B)A governmental agency
• C)A mental health facility
• D)A college, university, or professional school

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Definitions:

Extinction

The process of withholding reinforcement for a conditioned response. Extinction has two parts: (1) if, in a given situation, somebody displays a previously reinforced response and the response is not followed by the usual reinforcing consequence, (2) then that person is less likely to do the same thing again when he or she next encounters a similar situation.

Grocery Store

A retail establishment that sells food and other household goods.

Schedule of Reinforcement

A rule or plan that dictates how often a behavior is reinforced, playing a crucial role in the learning process.

Rubbing

A physical behavior involving repeated application of pressure or friction onto the surface of an object or body part, often for sensory feedback or relief.