When Joe Thinks About His Sorely Missed Girlfriend He Drinks

question 166

Multiple Choice

When Joe thinks about his sorely missed girlfriend he drinks alcohol, which helps dull his feelings. This best illustrates ________.

• A) positive reinforcement
• B) negative reinforcement
• C) positive punishment
• D) negative punishment

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located in the front of the skull, responsible for complex cognitive functions, such as thinking, planning, problem-solving, and emotions.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in basic emotions (such as fear and pleasure), drives (such as those for food and sex), and the formation of memories.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals learn and progress in their ability to think, understand, and process information as they grow.

Formal Operations

The final stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.