Research on media has shown that __________________________________
a. in the United States, it is rare to have a TV in a young child's bedroom
b. children are only able to learn to model aggressive behaviors at this age because prosocial behaviors require more advanced cognitive development
c. TV can inspire imaginative play among toddlers
d. the displacement effect is no longer considered a major problem because of all the media options available
Answer: C
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A. frontal lobe B. pons C. reticular formation D. parietal lobe
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A. how long the disturbance is B. the severity of the stress C. whether the anxiety is free-floating D. whether la belle indifference is observed
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A. Lexical priming B. Object-relative construction C. Meaning dominance D. Positional inference
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. "Stimuli that help us satisfy biological needs are termed secondary reinforcers. " 2. "For most people, money is a powerful primary reinforcer. " 3. "The majority of human behaviour is maintained by secondary reinforcement. " 4. "Secondary reinforcers acquire their value through classical conditioning. " 5. "Flashing lights, paired with a speeding ticket, may become a primary punisher. "