All of the following demonstrate how operant conditioning influences the behavior of children EXCEPT
a. Parents reward gender appropriate behavior and punish gender-inappropriate behavior.
b. Parents reward children for expressing attitudes that are similar to their own, and punish or ignore contradictory attitudes.
c. Peers choose to play with children who are generous and non-aggressive and avoid those who are aggressive.
d. Children learn to anticipate that thunder follows lightening.
D
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A. pluralistic society model B. bicultural identity model C. multicultural model D. cultural assimilation model
According to Daniel Levinson, __________ is a period of self-assessment that middle-aged people go through that may lead to a stage of uncertainty and indecision.
A. midlife crisis B. unfocused transition C. generativity reduction D. normative evaluation
Mike is in treatment for alcohol abuse and is working on eliminating maladaptive negative thought patterns. His program uses the technique of:
A. mental rebuilding B. abstinence C. free association D. cognitive-behavioral therapy
Which of the following is an incorrect statement concerning electroconvulsive therapy?
a. no one is certain exactly why the treatment works b. people who receive the treatment have a relatively high relapse rate c. researchers do not show concern the procedure might cause permanent brain damage d. the procedure can produce side effects, such as confusion or loss of memory, although they are usually not serious