Jameela received a gift card to her favorite store if she received straight A's on her report card. What type of operant conditioning principle is this?
a. positive reinforcement
b. negative reinforcement
c. positive punishment
d. negative punishment
Answer: A
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Normative influence tends to occur primarily when people
a. are uncertain regarding the correct answer and therefore look to others for guidance. b. fear the negative social consequences of rejection that can follow appearing deviant. c. are motivated to appear consistent in their feelings and behaviors. d. feel that their freedom to choose a particular course of action has been threatened.
Which of the following is an example of a higher-order concept?
A. animal B. bird C. fish D. parakeet
Although it is highly valued in Eastern cultures, ______ has received minimal attention by positive psychology.
a. compassion b. honor c. uniqueness d. harmony
Fred's voice is nasal and Ted's is gravelly. Which psychological dimension of hearing describes the difference?
What will be an ideal response?