A young girl is just learning to dress herself. At first, the parents call her a "big girl" just for putting on her clothes "frontwards," even if they are not buttoned
Then, they call her a "big girl" if she tries to button them--even if the buttons are not in the right holes. Then, they call her a "big girl" only if she buttons them correctly. They have been using:
a. discrimination.
b. generalization.
c. higher-order conditioning.
d. successive approximation.
d
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Why is it important to avoid making negative self-statements?
A. because they will lead to making challenge appraisals B. others will think you are immature C. they elicit negative emotions D. they tend to cause an internal locus of control
The survey question, "Do you believe that for every dollar of tax increase there should be $2 in spending cuts with the savings earmarked for deficit and debt reduction" is not a particularly well-written item because
a. It addresses more than one issue in a single item b. It is not exhaustive c. It shows bias d. both a and c
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is most frequently treated with a. intensive behavioral therapies, similar to those used to treat autism
b. medication with tranquilizers. c. medication with stimulant drugs, possibly in conjunction with behavioral therapies. d. medication with antidepressant drugs.
According to your textbook, which one of the following is a less typical example of a psychological test?
a. Personality test b. Intelligence test c. Structured employment interview d. Classroom quizzes