A Married Person with a Dependent Child May Choose to File

question 36

True/False

A married person with a dependent child may choose to file as head of household if it reduces his or her tax liability.

Describe the effects of operant conditioning in modifying behaviors through consequences.

Recognize the contributions of key psychologists to the study of observable behaviors.

Explain the concept of learning as a change in behavior or knowledge due to experience.

Understand the process of extinction in classical conditioning and its implications.

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Definitions:

External Locus of Control

The belief that one's life events are largely due to external factors or forces beyond one's control.

Low Self-esteem

A condition characterized by a lack of confidence and feeling unworthy or incapable, often affecting one's mental health and interactions.

Self-efficacy Expectations

Beliefs about one's ability to perform behaviors necessary to achieve desired outcomes.

Noradrenaline

A neurotransmitter involved in the body's response to stress and also acts as a hormone; plays a role in mood regulation.