Which of the following situations best describes Watson and Skinner's beliefs regarding behaviorism?
A) A child throws tantrums whenever his mother leaves him alone.
B) A teenager keeps his room clean because his parents appreciate it.
C) A child becomes an engineer due to her genetic makeup.
D) A woman becomes a lawyer because she has a need for achievement.
B
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Which developmental period has been proposed between adolescence and adulthood?
A. senescence B. emerging adulthood C. exploratory maturation D. extended adolescence
The Test Anxiety Questionnaire distinguishes between the ____ drive and the ____ drive
a. learned task; learned anxiety b. stress; anxiety c. learned task; learned hopelessness d. learned helplessness; learned anxiety
Joe has recently started having a great deal of difficulty falling asleep. In addition, he frequently wakes up during the night and has trouble falling back to sleep once awakened. At this point we can conclude that Joe's sleep problems are influenced by
A. medical conditions. B. psychological concerns. C. a genetic variant. D. either medical or psychiatric conditions.
The use of tobacco is popular among adolescents, who often wish to
a. appear adult. c. have fun. b. lessen inhibitions. d. escape reality.