Sally is enrolled in a high school geometry course,
which she describes as "drawing figures and figuring drawings." In a typical class, students draw geometric figures and use a formula to calculate an aspect of the figure, such as its area. Each time Sally uses a formula, she is making use of what psychologists call ________.
a) heuristics
b) logarithms
c) algorithms
d) convergence
ANS: c
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Which statement concerning effective positive reinforcement is true?
a. Continuous schedules are most effective for establishing and maintaining a behavior. b. Partial schedules are most effective for establishing and maintaining a behavior. c. When first learning a behavior, a partial schedule of reinforcement is best, but when attempting to maintain a behavior, a continuous schedule is most effective. d. When first learning a behavior, a continuous schedule of reinforcement is best, but when attempting to maintain a behavior, a partial schedule is most effective.
According to Gruber, a request for sex with either a threat or promise of a reward is called
A. sexual advance. B. sexual posturing. C. sexual categorical remarks. D. sexual bribery.
Children who focus on a group's activities rather than on themselves and who have good emotional intelligence are likely to be
A) popular. B) rejected. C) average. D) controversial.
Rick often has peculiar thoughts and behaviors that are not based in reality. He also has poor interpersonal relationships. What personality type does Rick have?
a. Borderline personality disorder b. Antisocial personality disorder c. Schizotypal personality disorder d. Obsessive compulsive