Which of the following refers to the process by which a stimulus is continuously given to an animal and there is a graded lessening of response to that specific stimulus?
a) sensitisation
b) habituation
c) rehabituation
d) taming
b) habituation
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a. Girls commit suicide more often than boys. b. Availability of a firearm is a risk factor. c. Boys attempt suicide more often than girls. d. The number reported seems to be quite accurate.
Which schedule of reinforcement reinforces the first correct response after a constant interval of time has elapsed?
a. fixed ratio b. variable ratio c. fixed interval d. variable interval
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A) ?female. B) ?male. C) ?better than normal at math. D) ?an only child.
A researcher is interested in determining how college student athletes perceive steroid use among other athletes. The researcher prepares a list of questions and conducts several sessions with small groups (about 7-10 athletes)
This is an example of a(n) a) focus group b) artifact analysis. c) case study. d) historiography.