If more scores are clustered at the high-score end of a distribution and only a few scores
are at the low-score end, then the distribution is _____ .
a. symmetrical and unimodal
b. asymmetrical and bimodal
c. positively skewed
d. negatively skewed
D
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To determine what would be a reinforcer for some child today, according to the disequilibrium principle, how should we start? a. Find something the child has not recently had enough opportunity to do
b. Test which actions the child can do easily, and which ones are more difficult. c. Measure brain waves as the child looks at one picture after another. d. Ask other children the same age what they like to do.
Which of the following terms best describes the process of becoming more sensitive to stimulation?
a. Negative adaptation b. Retinal disparity c. Positive adaptation d. Perceptual organization
Robert is at a party and spots an extremely attractive young woman. If Robert's personality is completely governed by his id, what will he be MOST likely to do?
A) hit on her crudely and attempt to kiss her B) sublimate his sexual desires by watching the football game on TV C) mentally berate himself for having dirty, immoral sexual thoughts D) have a conversation with her and politely ask her out on a date
Timmy was severely bitten by a Collie when he was five years old. Now he is afraid of any dog he sees. His fear of dogs is a(n)
A. unconditioned stimulus. B. unconditioned response. C. conditioned stimulus. D. conditioned response.