the rates of pregnancy in many countries have risen over the past decades, despite the increased availability of

1. the rates of pregnancy in many countries have risen over the past decades, despite the increased availability of contraceptives. suggest how parents, teachers, religious leaders, government officials, and teenagers themselves could help remedy this situation. include at least one concrete suggestion for each group
2. people often refer to homosexuals as persons rather than referring to homosexual behavior as something persons do. in fact, those who experience homosexual desires or engage in homosexual practices are often assumed to be gay or lesbian in the same sense that they are male or female. describe the potential advantages and disadvantages of this differing sexual orientations.
3. a) How would you classically condition an adventuresome 2 year old to be more fearful of running across a busy street near her house?
b) How would you classically condition a preschool child who is afraid of dogs to enjoy playing with neighbor's friendly dog?
4. Mr Byrne cant understand why scolding his seventh-grade students for disruptive behaviors makes them more unruly. use operant conditioning principles to explain what's happening. show how Mr Byrne could use operant conditioning techniques to (a) reduce disruptive behaviors and (b) increase cooperative behaviors