Which scenario represents the principle of reinforcement?
A) doing the same thing over and over again regardless of the consequences
B) blinking when a particle lands in your eye
C) studying hard because it results in good grades
D) introspecting about a pleasurable experience in your life
C) studying hard because it results in good grades
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Ellen's parents noticed that even as a young infant she was alert, active and engaged in her environment. The characteristics they noticed could be related to Ellen's ______
a. reactivity b. cognitive functioning c. socialization d. temperament
Research regarding the success of treating paraphilic disorders with procedures such as orgasmic reconditioning and covert sensitization indicates that a. treatment is generally not successful
b. treatment is successful in only the small number of cases where the patient completes all treatment sessions. c. the number of cases in the research studies is too small to make conclusions at this point. d. treatment is generally effective.
Explicit memory is memory for specific information
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A professional journal that limited articles to studies that agreed with the editor's beliefs would be engaging in ____
a. publication bias b. metal-analysis c. evidence-based practice d. transparency