The process of teaching complex behavior by rewarding closer and closer approximations of the desired behavior is known as ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


shaping

Psychology

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While trying to solve a math problem, Vector is able to come up with a strategy that might work. Unfortunately, Vector's math performance does not improve by using the strategy. This situation best exemplifies

a. autobiographical memory. b. cued recall. c. the method of loci. d. utilization deficiency.

Psychology

John's therapist notes symptoms in him that include greater difficulty concentrating and feeling more alienated from his environment, greater worry about minor dissociation such as sitting in a car at the supermarket and wondering how he arrived there, and highway hypnosis. John will most likely be diagnosed as having dissociation at the level

a. normal b. mild c. moderate d. severe

Psychology

Contrast objective personality tests with projective tests

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

Which of the following is an assumption within the logic of the related-samples t test?

A. a sample of more than 50 people B. a normal population C. a normal sample D. a mean change score that is greater than 10

Psychology