Which of the following is NOT an example of operant behavior?
a) a child doing her homework after she receives her teacher's approval for her behavior
b) a rat pressing a bar after receiving food for this behavior
c) a dog blinking its eyes after a flash of light is presented
d) a rat pressing a bar after avoiding a shock for this behavior
c
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b. abstract features, such as what they can do in the future. c. instrumental features, such as what they can do for the child at this moment. d. comprehensive labels that address multiple aspects of the individual's identity
Triplett, who was one of the first researchers to study social facilitation, was inspired to do his work after watching ants in an ant colony working collaboratively as they foraged.
a. True b. False
The adrenal medulla secretes corticoids, while the adrenal cortex secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Horney disagreed with many of Freud's ideas, but particularly those regarding ______
a. the importance of early childhood in shaping adult personality b. the importance of defense mechanisms in protecting the ego from anxiety c. his analysis of women and his emphasis on sexual instincts d. his emphasis on unconscious processes affecting conscious functioning