Which of these would be the most effective reinforcer for changing specific behaviors associated with autism?
a. a pat on the head
b. the child's favorite food
c. a smile and the comment "great!"
d. getting to play a game with a parent
Answer: b.
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a. Which emotion you feel b. The action that your emotion stimulates c. The appraisal related to your emotion d. The intensity of your emotion
In which research design are age differences and cohort differences hopelessly tangled?
a. Cross-cultural b. Cross-sectional c. Longitudinal d. Sequential
After the release of neurotransmitters in the synapse, neurotransmitters cross the synapse and:
A. fit into specially designed axons B. cause the second neuron to open its chemical locks C. cause the process known as reuptake D. fit into specially designed receptors located on the second neuron's dendrites
The dense, fatty sheath that enhances the speed with which electrical messages can be sent between neurons is known as
a. axon b. dendrite c. myelin d. synapse