The idea that a behavior is controlled by rewards and punishments is most closely associated with
a. Abraham Maslow.
b. B.F. Skinner.
c. Wilhelm Wundt.
d. William James.
B
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a. factors that hinder the efficient operation of our biological clocks b. important controlling factors in the environment that help set our internal clocks c. hormonal changes that trigger eating behavior d. hormonal changes that stop eating behavior
Regarding sleep apnea, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Sleep apnea victims are extremely sleepy during the day due to the hundreds of apnea episodes that occur during the night. b. Sleep apnea may occur because the brain stop sending signals to the diaphragm to maintain breathing. c. Sleep apnea may be caused by the blockage of the upper air passages. d. Sleep apnea is often treated using stimulus control and sleep restriction techniques.
Tina has a heavy class load and is spending a lot of time studying, to the dismay of her beloved dog, Bobo. When Bobo walks over and puts his chin on Tina’s leg, she pets him and gives him a treat from the bag she keeps in her desk drawer. As a consequence, he continues walking over and putting his chin on Tina’s leg. Tina has used ____
a. ?positive reinforcement b. ?negative reinforcement c. ?positive punishment d. ?negative punishment
Cattell's theory is:
a. overly simplistic b. economical c. too parsimonious d. simplistic