Distinguish Between Negative Reinforcement, Punishment, and Extinction

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Essay

Distinguish between negative reinforcement, punishment, and extinction. Provide examples of each.

Analyze Freud's psychoanalytic theory and its therapeutic implications.

Examine the therapeutic process and outcomes in psychodynamic therapy.

Understand the concept of phobias and the historical development of treatments for them.

Analyze the effectiveness and scientific basis of various psychotherapeutic techniques.

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Definitions:

Central Route

Part of the Elaboration Likelihood Model of persuasion, it involves thoughtful consideration of the arguments presented.

Postdecisional Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced after making a difficult decision, often leading to regret or rationalization of the choice made.

Social Psychology

The scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Episodic Memory

A form of long-term memory that is concerned with the recall of particular occurrences, settings, and personal experiences.