If something such as mental retardation has a strong genetic influence, then changing the environment cannot significantly alter it
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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If the sound of a crying infant causes heightened activity in a woman’s amygdala, this indicates that . . .
a. The woman experiences the sounds of a crying infant as highly aversive b. The excessive excitability of the amygdala might cause her to respond inconsistently to her infant c. She might become so distressed that she cannot think clearly about how to alleviate her infant’s distress d. All of the above
How could Bandura’s social cognitive theory explain Myra’s traditionally feminine cleaning behavior?
What will be an ideal response?
To train a young child to eat with a spoon, you should reinforce small steps until she gets it right. This is an example of
a. variable reinforcement. c. partial reinforcement. b. negative reinforcement. d. shaping.
When someone sleeps, their brain waves undergo various changes. These changes include
a. a change in frequency. c. a change in frequency and amplitude. b. a change in amplitude. d. none of these.