An industrial-organizational psychologist has been asked to identify the ways in which high-stress and low-stress game designers are different
The psychologist comes up with the tentative explanation that the degree of control over one's work determines the designer's stress level. This tentative explanation, which must be tested, would constitute which step in the scientific method?
a. theory building
b. operationally defining the problem
c. proposing a hypothesis
d. gathering evidence through observations
ANSWER: c
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a. ?theorems of human nature b. ?laws of physics c. ?principles d. ?religious conviction e. ?certainty of knowledge
The procedures of extinction, response cost, and time-out are similar in that they all:
a. are used to decrease problem behaviors b. involve removing the individual from access to reinforcement following the behavior c. involve removing the reinforcer that is maintaining the behavior d. all of these
In order to best taste the sweetness of a piece of candy, you would be advised to keep the candy on the ____ of the tongue
a. ?back b. ?front c. ?middle d. ?side
Which group is organized by concerned citizens in many cities and keeps listings of qualified therapists and other services and programs in the community?
a. mental health associations b. community encounter groups c. paraprofessional organizations d. half-way houses