Negative affect refers to . . .
a. Unpleasant emotional states, such as anger or hurt feelings
b. Irritable or grumpy moods
c. Both of the above
d. Neither of the above
c. Both of the above
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Which form of rudimentary learning would explain the development of taste aversions?
A. Habituation B. Sensitization C. Prepared learning D. Brain reward circuitry
When interviewed, Mr. and Mrs. Williams said that their two children, Jack and Wilbur, were different from the day each child was born. Jack was very affectionate, almost never cried or fussed, and always seemed curious about the faces that appeared above his crib, even those of strangers. Wilbur, on the other hand, was irritable from the outset, often cried for no apparent reason, and usually
became upset when strangers' faces came into view. Thus, the Williamses wondered about their children's early personalities and about children in general. (a) Which basic notion about children is favored here, nature or nurture? Why? (b) What basic methods might the investigators employ in collecting information on Jack and Wilbur? What will be an ideal response?
Military interrogators were trained with materials derived from descriptions of techniques used by the Chinese against American soldiers in the Korean War.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Learning theorists believe that abnormal behavior results from ____.?
a. ?innate biological predispositions b. ?cultural norms and traditions c. ?the same learning processes that explain normal behavior d. ?unconscious conflicts surrounding parental relationships