Taylor Says, "In the First Place, Then, and Most Obviously

question 16

Multiple Choice

Taylor says, "In the first place, then, and most obviously, a state or event is ____________________ if the description of its occurrence is self-contradictory, like 'a ball's becoming square while still spheroid.'"

• A) scientifically adaptable
• B) ethically viable
• C) metaphysically real
• D) logically impossible

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Definitions:

Motivational Interviewing

Intervention for sufferers of substance use disorders to elicit and solidify individuals’ motivation and commitment to changing their substance use; rather than confronting the user, the motivational interviewer adopts an empathic interaction style, drawing out the user’s own statements of desire, ability, reasons, need, and, ultimately, commitment to change.

12-Step Program

A set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems.

Contingency Management Programs

Behavioral treatment methods that reward or punish individuals for adhering to or deviating from certain behaviors or objectives.

Reinforcements

In behavioral psychology, anything that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a response or behavior occurring again.