If p(A or B) = p(A) + p(B) then A and B must be _________
a. dependent c. overlapping
b. mutually exclusive d. continuous
B
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a. a stimulus is removed following behavior b. a stimulus is presented following behavior c. the behavior decreases in the future d. the behavior increases in the future
Which finding is not consistent with research studies of sex differences? a. Males are more aggressive
b. Males are more likely to comply with the directions of adults. c. Females are less likely to have language-related problems. d. Females receive higher grades in math courses.
A researcher notes that her data are positively skewed. In this case, which measure of central tendency would be most appropriate to describe her data?
What will be an ideal response?
Suzanne is trying to teach her dog to fetch a stick. She rewards her dog when she runs after the stick, then runs after the stick and picks it up, then runs after the stick, picks it up, and brings it halfway back. Suzanne is:
a. using classical conditioning to train her dog. b. reinforcing successive approximations to the goal. c. training her dog incorrectly. d. All of the answers are correct.