Superstitious behaviour:
A) results from accidental reinforcement of inconsequential behaviour.
B) occurs more frequently on ratio schedules than it does on interval schedules.
C) is established using shaping through successive approximations.
D) reflects the contributions of biology to operant behaviour.
A) results from accidental reinforcement of inconsequential behaviour.
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Of the following summary statements of the theories of motivation presented in the textbook, which one is incorrect?
A. Instinct theory explains the behavior of humans B. Pleasure can motivate us C. We can use the incentive theory to explain behavior done to obtain some external reward D. Self-determination theory says that we can experience either autonomous or controlled motivation
Greek views of an afterlife included
a. resurrection of the body b. becoming one with Brahman c. ending the cycle of rebirths d. immortality of the soul e. none of these
Thirteen-year-old Sharon just recently experienced the traumatic death of her grandmother who she was very close to. In order to cope, Sharon has begun to write her cousin letters, and her cousin writes her back
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