Which statement describes the typical behavior of a child raised in a home with a permissive parenting style?
A. Preschoolers tend to show less self-control than their peers.
B. Preschoolers show less knowledge about emotions than their peers.
C. Preschoolers tend to be more withdrawn and have more behavioral problems.
D. Preschoolers display confidence and curiosity.
Answer: A
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a. increase the complexity of the task. b. increase the number of senses (e.g., hearing and seeing) involved with the task. c. decrease distractions. d. decrease time spent on the task.
According to your textbook, the likelihood of lying about a sensitive topic on a survey is reduced when respondents ________
a. are paid for their participation in the survey. b. receive explanations regarding the importance of the survey. c. are questioned by an interviewer of the same age. d. are guaranteed anonymity.
Ted taught his cat to turn in a circle every time he waved his hand in a circular motion. After the response Ted would pet the cat and give it a treat. From Skinner's perspective the treat would be considered a
a. bribe. c. reinforcer. b. stimulus. d. control.
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a. yellow b. blue c. green d. red e. purple