In an early experiment done by Neal Miller, some rats were stimulated in their pleasure centers if they lowered their heart rates. Other rats were stimulated when they raised their heart rates. They all managed to learn to change their heart rates. This is an example of
a. negative reinforcement. c. biofeedback training.
b. classical conditioning. d. classical reinforcement.
C
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When Shaina is about to begin her speech in class, she notices that a few of her classmates are whispering among themselves. She becomes nervous that she might be boring to her audience and gets distracted. In this scenario, the presence of the classmates is not likely to facilitate her performance due to _____
A) social pressure B) deindividuation C) evaluation apprehension D) diffusion of responsibility
Dr. Wolpe designs an experimental test of his theory of aggression against a competing theory
After conducting the appropriate statistical tests, he finds that the data are better explained by the competing theory. His willingness to accept the evidence that another theory is superior is a characteristic of A) dogmatism. B) gullibility. C) pathological skepticism. D) scientific skepticism.
Many behaviors in middle childhood that are considered problematic, such as impulsiveness,
can be developmentally normal. Atypical behaviors should be considered problematic when they extend a. for a week. b. beyond the home. c. for longer than 6 months. d. to the classroom.
How are adolescent clique and crowd formations assessed?
What will be an ideal response?