Stephanie Is Working on Two Research Projects and Preparing a Grant

question 14

Multiple Choice

Stephanie is working on two research projects and preparing a grant application. Even though she has upcoming deadlines for each of these, what would help her to focus and feel energized to complete these projects?

• A) She should get at least 7 hours of sleep per night.
• B) She needs to take breaks, exercise, and take time for social interaction.
• C) She should make sure that she has plenty of caffeine to maintain alertness.
• D) She can allow herself opportunities to have emotional outbursts with her colleagues.

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Definitions:

Unpleasant Stimulus

A type of stimulus that is typically undesirable or uncomfortable, leading to negative reactions in individuals.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavior modification where a behavior is encouraged by rewarding it.

Flooding

a behavioral therapy technique used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders by exposing the patient to their fear at its most extreme intensity, without any gradual build-up.

Paradoxical Intent

A therapeutic technique where individuals are encouraged to engage in or intensify their feared behaviors, often leading to a decrease in the feared symptom's intensity.