When four children are rewarded with "points" that can then be surrendered for outings or privileges, they are being trained using __________ conditioning.

A. operant
B. aversive
C. classical
D. reactive


Answer: A

Psychology

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a. facilitation c. deindividuation b. consistency d. polarization

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A. Frequency theory only B. Place theory only C. Volley theory only D. Both the frequency theory and the place theory

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a. verbal and motor behavior. b. the brain and complex psychological processes. c. near-death experiences and motivation. d. intellectual faculties and equilibrium.

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A. It is the memory for the experiences one has had. B. It refers to memories that can be deliberately accessed or declared. C. It is the conscious recalling of facts and events. D. It cannot be directly recalled.

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