Explain the law of effect and how Skinner used it to develop operant conditioning
What will be an ideal response?
The law of effect states that behaviors followed by positive consequences are strengthened, while behaviors followed by negative consequences are weakened.
An operant response is a response that can be modified ed by its consequences and is a meaningful unit of ongoing behavior that can be easily measured.
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A. thin ideal B. slim ideal C. skinny ideal D. ideal weight
After a cut through the midbrain separates the forebrain and part of the midbrain from all the lower structures, an animal ____.
A. stops sleeping B. sleeps a normal amount per day, but lacks REM sleep C. enters a prolonged state of sleep D. alternates rapidly between sleep and wakefulness
Wraparound Milwaukee is designed to serve emotionally disturbed youth in the juvenile justice system. Research suggests its wraparound services have
A. reduced recidivism. B. improved juvenile functioning. C. improved coordination among different service delivery systems. D. all of the above
Five-year-old Chelsea is having difficulty with Dr. Suess rhymes and understanding the difference when her mother says "ran" and "ram." She might be at risk for
A. stuttering. B. alexia. C. dyslexia. D. agraphia.