Which of the following is an example of shaping?
A) ?Reinforcing the behavior of lever-pressing
B) ?Reinforcing gradual approximations to lever-pressing
C) ?Sudden reinforcement to receive food
D) ?Reinforcing a rat to keep its previous behavior unchanged
B
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Which term defines the capacity to understand the world, think with rationality, and use resources effectively when faced with challenges?
A. education B. assertiveness C. achievement D. intelligence
According to the discussion of miscarriage,
a. the term refers to both intended and unintended termination of pregnancy. b. the data show that only about 1% of all pregnancies in the United States end in a miscarriage. c. almost all women experience intense grief following a miscarriage. d. as in many other aspects of pregnancy, women have varied emotional reactions to miscarriage.
An attorney says to his client, "If we can convince the judge that when you shot your mother, you either did not know it was a criminal thing to do or could not control your behavior because you had a mental disease or defect(other than antisocial conduct), you should be found not guilty by reason of insanity." What legal standard is the attorney describing?
a. Durham standard b. American Law Institute Model Penal Code c. M'Naghten Rule d. irresistible impulse standard
Development norms refer to:
A. parts of the body growing at differing rates B. the genetic plan by which individuals are created C. development occurring in a sequential and orderly fashion D. the average age at which individuals perform skills