A(n) _______ is an external stimulus that can motivate behavior even if no drive is initially present
a. homeostatic mechanism
b. motor program
c. arousal mechanism
d. incentive
d
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a. face validation b. reliability validation c. criterion validation d. construct validation
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Johnny is a highly disruptive 8-year-old. He tends to act in ways that maximize the
immediate rewards he receives, even when these rewards become less and less frequent over time. According to Quay's theory, which neurobiological system is overly active in Johnny? a. Behavioral activation system b. Behavioral inhibition system c. General arousal and vigilance system d. Rewards and reinforcement system e. Fear and punishment system
__________ may explain why Rudy is afraid of spiders but not knives.
A. Prepared stimulation B. Prepared conditioning C. Prenatal conditioning D. Observational learning