Which of the following reinforcers meets the criterion for being "primary"?
A) Money
B) Attention
C) Grades
D) Power
B
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Which of the following are criticisms of choice theories of substance use disorders?
A. They minimise the suffering associated with the disorder B. People are often unaware of the processes that influence their behaviour C. They ignore the roles of compulsion and cravings D. All of the above
The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II was interested in determining what language babies would learn to speak spontaneously if no one influenced them
He instructed caregivers not to speak to neonates in orphanages so that it could be determined which language was the "natural" language. What was found? a. German was the spontaneous language. b. All of the infants died. c. The infants grew up to speak a combination of all languages, which was reported to be gibberish. d. No language emerged, just hand gestures.
According to the textbook, which statement best reflects how many researchers view the nature–nurture question?
a) Nature is clearly dominant in most cases. b) Nurture is clearly dominant in most cases. c) both sides should be considered, because most behaviors fall somewhere in between. d) Neither side should be considered, because most behaviors are not explained by either factor.
Which of the following systems is particularly vulnerable to stress?
a. The system that regulates fluid balance b. Cardiovascular system c. Lymphatic system d. Digestive system