A Vertically-Held Sledge Hammer Is Easier to Balance When the Heavier

question 70

Multiple Choice

A vertically-held sledge hammer is easier to balance when the heavier end is

• A)on your hand.
• B)at the top, away from your hand.
• C)the same either way

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Definitions:

Feared Stimulus

An object, situation, or event that triggers a strong fear response in an individual, often leading to avoidant behavior.

Contingency Management

A behavior modification technique that reinforces desirable behaviors with rewards and sometimes punishes undesirable behaviors to promote behavior change.

Reciprocal Inhibition

A psychological principle that suggests the simultaneous activation of one psychological response can inhibit the occurrence of another incompatible response.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique where an undesired response to a stimulus is replaced with a desired behavior in the presence of that same stimulus.