The contemporary view in psychology that emphasizes the study of observable behavior and the effects of learning and
stresses the influence of external rewards and punishments is the view.
a. cognitive
b. humanistic
c. biopsychological
d. behaviorist
ANSWER: d
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The theoretical perspective emphasizing potential for growth and unique human qualities is _________________
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Consistent with the phenomenon of regression toward the mean, you would expect that the person who receives the highest grade in the class on the first psychology exam
a. will get the highest grade in the class on their first economics exam. b. will get the highest grade in the class on the second psychology exam. c. will get a high grade, but probably not the highest, on the second psychology exam. d. will get a below average grade on the second psychology exam.
The gradual molding of responses to a desired pattern is known as
a. latent learning. b. fading. c. shaping. d. secondary reinforcement.
Austin Riesen's studies with long-term dark-rearing of chimpanzees showed that
a. darkness improved their eyes' sensitivity to dim lights. b. vision degenerated when early experience was abnormal. c. vision developed normally despite the dark-rearing. d. they developed psychic powers when blinded by darkness.