In general, well-learned behavior is typically under the control of ______ processes.

A. mechanistic
B. cognitive
C. social
D. modeling


A. mechanistic

Psychology

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A. the foot-in-the-door phenomenon B. the recency effect C. the sleeper effect D. attitude inoculation

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How do children with autism spectrum disorder differ as a group from typically developing children at 18 to 24 months of age?

A. They display less interest in symbolic play. B. They do not engage in temper tantrums to express their will. C. They recognize themselves in the mirror at an earlier age than typically developing children. D. Their language is usually at about the same level as typically developing children.

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A behavior occurs and is immediately followed by a consequence that results in the increased likelihood of the behavior occurring in the future. This process is called:

a. reinforcement b. conditioning c. a reinforcer d. operant behavior

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Acquaintance rape is more frequent under which of the following conditions?

A. when the victim and the assailant have both been drinking or using other drugs B. on dates when the male pays for all expenses C. when the date is in an isolated location D. all of the above

Psychology