A Simple Consideration of the Number of People Married and the Number

question 24

Multiple Choice

A simple consideration of the number of people married and the number divorced in a given year typically leads to the conclusion that about ____ of all marriages end in divorce; however the actual percentage is about ____.

• A) half; 55%
• B) half; 40%
• C) half; 30%
• D) two-thirds, 50%

Understand the fundamental concepts of behavior and behavior modification.

Define and distinguish between antecedents, behavior, and consequences.

Identify and explain the principles of reinforcement and punishment including their role in shaping behavior.

Recognize the importance of objective over subjective descriptions of behavior.