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Janet's Grandfather Dies of Cancer

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Janet's grandfather dies of cancer.As soon as Jake hears of her grandfather's death,he visits her and offers her food and a sympathy card.In the context of social support,which of the following types of benefit does Jake offer?


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Cognitive Map

A mental representation of the layout of one’s environment. For example, after exploring a maze, rats act as if they have learned a cognitive map of it.

Behavioral Technology

The application of psychological principles and techniques to influence human behavior in practical, real-world settings.

Skinner

A psychologist known for his theory of operant conditioning, emphasizing the role of reinforcement in behavior modification.

Shaping

A method of operant conditioning in which successive approximations of a desired behavior are reinforced until the exact behavior is achieved.

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