Which of the Following Would NOT Be Considered an Active

question 253

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be considered an active symptom of schizophrenia?

• A) a person's use of elaborate con tricks to lie, seduce, or manipulate others
• B) a man's belief that he is Moses
• C) a woman's report that she hears two voices conversing in her head
• D) a person's belief that dogs are extraterrestrials disguised as pets

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Definitions:

Reinforce

To strengthen a behavior by providing a consequence that increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Lever

A simple machine consisting of a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to transfer force and change the direction of force.

Variable Interval

Variable interval refers to a reinforcement schedule in which rewards are given after unpredictable time intervals, used in behavioral conditioning.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process by which a stimulus increases the probability of a response through either positive or negative reinforcement.