On a variable-ratio schedule, reinforcement is given for the ______

a. first correct response after a fixed amount of time has passed
b. first correct response after varying amounts of time have passed
c. next correct response after a fixed number of responses have occurred
d. next correct response after a varying number of responses have occurred


d

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a. personality testing c. interview method b. observation d. questionnaire

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Which observation by Norman Triplett led to the birth of social psychology?

A) People who are more attractive tend to make more money. B) People who smile more are generally regarded as more attractive. C) Bicyclists ride faster when in a group with other bicyclists. D) People are less likely to help a stranger in need when other people who could also potentially help are around.

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Dr. Roscoe administered the MMPI-2 . He will use which scales to tell whether these test scores should be invalidated for lying, inconsistency, "faking good," or "faking bad"?

a. reliability scales b. honesty scales c. validity scales d. integrity scales

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__________ can be thought of as a “mental workspace” that we use to accomplish many activities in daily life

A) Automatic processing B) Sustained attention C) Working memory D) The sensory register

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