In the basement of Marcy's college dormitory is a Coke machine that dispenses a can of Coke whenever someone firmly pounds the side of the machine. Marcy is delighted when she discovers this fact, because she can now get Cokes from the machine without having to pay for them. One morning a repairman fixes the machine. The next time Marcy goes to get a soft drink from the machine, she finds that
her usual pounding strategy doesn't yield her the Coke she wants. But rather than insert the required coins to purchase a drink, Marcy begins pounding the side of the machine vigorously for several minutes. In behaviorist terminology, Marcy's behavior at this point can best be described as:
a. an extinction burst
b. discrimination
c. shaping
d. a response reinforced by an activity reinforcer
a
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Older children (7-9 years of age) begin to:
A. Use less refined symbols in their artwork. B. Be concerned about the symbols and artwork looking more realistic. C. Have difficulty with placement and spacing of symbols. D. Both A and B. E. All of the above.
The physical environment of the classroom should be designed to ensure the arts are an integral part of the children’s learning. This can be done by creating a beautiful place for children and teachers with:
A. A variety of materials and choices are available so children can easily follow their ideas and create their projects. B. Displays of the children’s work should be attractively presented and valued. C. A place where special treasure can be seen, explored, and enjoyed. D. All of the above. E. None of the above.
Which of the following is NOT a goal of the music curriculum for young children?
a. to experience the elements of music b. to acquire age appropriate skills in singing c. to become performers of music d. to help children express themselves through music
Give an example of a study whose data would be analyzed using an independent samples t test. Be sure to describe the independent variable and the dependent variable. Don’t use an example from this test.
What will be an ideal response?