The term __________ refers to the application of operant conditioning to improve behavior.
A. social learning
B. classical conditioning
C. behavior modification
D. behavioral activation
Answer: C
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More than 20 years of research has shown that children raised by gay or lesbian parents __________.
A. are confused about their gender role B. are generally also gay or lesbian C. develop in similar ways to children in heterosexual families D. develop in a very different manner from children with heterosexual parents
Anusha wants to breast-feed her baby. She read that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
a. feeding with formula instead of breast milk. b. feeding with formula for four months, then switching to breast milk. c. breast-feeding for two years. d. breast-feeding for one year and longer if possible.
Which of the following is NOT one of the conditions likely to improve motivation and performance?
a. define your goal in a way that is specific about what you will do and when b. defining your goal in terms of the positive experiences you are directly seeking. c. setting a challenging but realistic goal so that by working hard you can achieve it. d. None of the above
In Asch’s line length experiment, what percentage of participants consistently gave the correct response even when the other participants all agreed on the same incorrect response?
a. 15% b. 25% c. 35% d. 45%