Money starts out as a neutral conditioned stimulus that, through its association with an unconditioned stimuli, such as acquiring food or shelter, takes on a conditioned emotional element. What type of a reinforcer is money?
A. primary reinforcer
B. secondary reinforcer
C. tertiary reinforcer
D. neutral reinforcer
E. discriminative reinforcer
B. secondary reinforcer
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Researchers responsible for the study of the genetic factors on divorce have been invited to share their research at a conference that you are attending. As you listen to lectures on their studies, you must remember that
a. most studies in this area are experiments that tell you very little about correlation. b. most studies in this field are biased by conflict of interest. c. correlational studies are the best source of information about what causes what. d. correlational studies do not give you information about what causes what.
Hye-su is thinking about how proud her parents are that she is in college, and how much they believe in her. This makes her feel more capable about her ability to succeed in college. Hye-su is benefiting from
a. implicit social support. b. explicit social support. c. internal motivation. d. external motivation.
Experienced whale trainer Dawn Brancheau was killed by one of her favorite killer whales during a 2010 show at Sea World in Orlando, Florida. Animal experts believed that the whale had simply reverted to normal whale behavior; illustrating ____
a. ?trainer?animal conflict b. ?instinctive drift c. ?innate aggression d. ?species incompatibility
Which of the following would NOT be a good suggestion for modifying one's ineffective behavior and reducing one's stress levels?
a. increase your work pace so you will finish the work faster and can relax b. recognize and accept your limits c. organize and set priorities d. write down your feelings