According to Spencer, a person will persist in behaviors that increase their likelihood of survival and abandon behaviors that do not. This phenomena is called:?
a. ?the inheritance of acquired characteristics
b. ?evolutionary associationism
c. ?social Darwinism
d. ?survival of the fittest
ANSWER:
b
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a. boredom b. aggression c. hostility d. self-esteem
Control groups are used in both experimental and non-experimental studies
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A behavioral psychologist would be most likely to use
A) hypnotism. B) free association. C) observational techniques. D) dream analysis.
Prab thinks she should take her preschool-aged son Jay to be assessed for depression. Which of the following likely raised a flag of concern for Prab?
A. Jay expresses strong dislike for his baby sister. B. Jay no longer seems to enjoy the playground. C. Jay has told his mother that he feels worthless D. Jay engages in binge eating when he is upset.