Which of the following statements is not true about minorities in psychology today?

a.
minorities make up half of the population earning degrees in psychology.
b.
despite increases, minorities are still underrepresented in psychology.
c.
several programs have been implemented to attract more minorities to psychology.
d.
the number of minorities in psychology has increased steadily over the last century.

A

Explanation:

got it right on e2020

A.

Minorities make up half of the population earning degrees in psychology.

Explanation:

the answer to the question is punishment. or more specifically, positive punishment.

positive punishment occurs when a behavior is given a negative consequence for the individual doing the behavior.

sara no longer wants to ask questions (the behavior) because she is ridiculed by mr. smith (the punishment).

reinforcement is inaccurate because reinforcement always gives positive consequences for the individual doing the behavior, be it by introducing a pleasant consequence or removing an unpleasant one.