A researcher plots the amount of white matter in the brain as a function of participants’ age, from childhood through old age. Higher values on the y-axis indicate more white matter. The graph’s function should resemble a(n) ______.
a. straight, negatively sloped line
b. inverted U
c. U-shaped curve
d. horizontal line
Ans: B
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In contingent exercise, what must the learner do following the problem behavior?
a. correct the environment damaged by the behavior b. comply with the task that was requested prior to the problem behavior c. repeatedly engage in the correct behavior d. engage in an effortful behavior that is not related to the problem behavior.
According to research, black and white Americans are more likely to be honest with their family members regarding a terminal diagnosis than are Korean and Mexican American families
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Cognitive consistency theories assume all of the following EXCEPT:
a. that individuals are motivated to decrease or eliminate inconsistencies b. that inconsistencies are unpleasant c. that rationalization is used to decrease inconsistencies d. individuals enjoy the variety of inconsistencies