Which of the following is the most accurate summary of reinforcement theory?

a. We like people who like us.
b. We are more likely to engage in behaviors that have been rewarded in the past than in other behaviors.
c. We tend to seek out rewards and avoid punishments.
d. We like people who make us feel good about ourselves.


B

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The method section is designed to answer what questions? a. What was the hypothesis of the study? b. How was the study conducted?

c. How were the data analyzed? d. What was the purpose of the study?

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Ellie keeps seeing images of the World Trade Center collapse and sometimes seems to feel the dust filling her lungs. She refuses to go back to New York City and is having trouble sleeping. Ellie's behavior is consistent with:

a. Type A personality disorder b. burnout c. generalized anxiety disorder d. posttraumatic stress disorder

Psychology

Olfactory membrane receptor neurons fire when a few molecules of a substance in _______________ form come into contact with them

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

Collecting objective data without interference in the subject's normal environment is associated with ________

a. survey research b. applied research c. laboratory research d. naturalistic observation

Psychology