Skinner is associated with __________.

A. structuralism
B. behaviorism
C. Gestalt psychology
D. existentialism


Answer: B

Psychology

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a. classical conditioning. b. operant conditioning. c. observational learning. d. shaping.

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_______________ are drugs that slow down the central nervous system

a. Opiates b. Psychedelics c. Stimulants d. Depressants

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Noncontinuous schedules of reinforcement benefit from ______.

a. the greater emotional impact of reinforcers b. the partial reinforcement effect c. a mild form of reoccurring punishment d. increased susceptibility to extinction

Psychology

As she walked through her neighborhood, Posie, a 6-year-old girl, frequently saw a large brown dog. She repeatedly walked to the dog to pet it, but as her hand approached the animal, it barked and bit her. The bite was painful and caused her to cry. Posie now cries when she sees any dog-big or small, brown or black, etc. This illustrates which of the following concepts?

A. generalization B. discrimination C. extinction D. spontaneous recovery

Psychology