Linda, a 2-year-old girl, has learned that if she sits on the floor and cries, sooner or later, an adult will give her a piece of candy. In the context of the behaviorist approach to cognitive development, this is an example of
A. classical conditioning.
B. operant conditioning.
C. extinction.
D. latent learning.
Answer: B
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a. The need for achievement is highly variable in a given person throughout his/her lifetime. b. Achievement motive is primarily determined by situational factors c. The need for achievement is a fairly stable aspect of one's personality. d. There is a strong genetic component in the need for achievement.
Members of New Guinea's ____ informed Mead that the macho/masculine gender role is acceptable for both men and women alike
a. college educated intelligentsia b. Mundugumor tribe c. Arapesh tribe d. Tchambuli tribe
Many scientists believe that prosocial behavior represents an evolutionary adaptation because helping others leads to being helped by others and a greater likelihood of survival.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is the term that Thomas and Chess used for babies who are inactive, show relatively calm reactions to their environment, have moods that are generally negative, and withdraw from new situations, adapting slowly?
a) difficult babies b) distractible babies c) slow-to-warm babies d) limited-response babies