Which of the Following Subfields of Psychology Is Correctly Matched

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following subfields of psychology is correctly matched with a sample topic?

• A)cognitive psychology: the influence of emotions on decision making
• B)developmental psychology: the effectiveness of drug therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder
• C)counseling: the role of neurotransmitter deficits in schizophrenia
• D)clinical: the development of valid achievement tests for elementary school students

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In psychology, a concept referring to a stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Free Coffee

A complimentary offering of coffee, typically used as an incentive or gesture of hospitality in various settings.

Shaping

A method of learning that uses rewards to reinforce behaviors that gradually approximate the desired behavior.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the consequences of an action determine the likelihood of it being repeated, influenced by reinforcement or punishment.