If Manfred's parents heartily agree with him each time he says that "all fat people are slobs," Manfred's prejudice will be strengthened due to ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
reinforcement or operant conditioning
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When U.S. students' math scores are compared to other students in the world, their math scores fall within the top third in the world
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What does current research conclude regarding the effectiveness of spanking?
Please provide the best answer for the statement.
Which of the following statements is NOT supported by research findings? Low self-esteem is
A. correlated with perceived negative physical appearance. B. correlated with depression and lack of happiness. C. strongly correlated with adult job performance. D. correlated with poor mental and physical health in later life.
When Sally was in grade school, her teachers did not want her to write with left hand. Whenever they caught her using her left hand to write, they would hit her hand with a ruler. Not surprisingly, Sally stopped using her left hand. This is an example of
a. positive reinforcement. b. negative reinforcement. c. punishment by application. d. negative punishment.