One of the key factors of Sperling's experiment was that
a. participants knew which row of the matrix to recall before the material was presented.
b. participants knew which row of the matrix to recall only after the material was presented.
c. the tone was presented simultaneously with the material to be recalled.
d. some participants were allowed to view the material to be recalled longer than the other
participants.
e. some participants were asked to recall letters following a high-pitched tone and some
following a low-pitched tone.
b. participants knew which row of the matrix to recall only after the material was
presented.
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When reinforcement for a behavior is withheld, an extinction burst is common. This extinction burst is a(n) ____
a. ?rapid decrease in the behavior b. ?emotional reaction indicating that the organism is not happy with the situation c. ?period of time in which the behavior is not exhibited at all followed by a recurrence d. ?temporary increase in the behavior
Sixteen-year-oldFelix is ready to skydive and standing at the open door of the plane with his instructor next to him. He thinks to himself, "Only dummies have problems with their parachutes, and I am no dummy, so I will skydive even though I am not sure it's safe." Felix's thoughts BEST exemplify the concept of:
A. an imaginary audience. B. a personal fable. C. an illusion of invulnerability. D. learned helplessness.
An individual's belief that he or she can accomplish a specific goal is called self-________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Jolene frequently gets into fights at school. When asked about her behavior, she says that she just can't help but fight. According to the psychoanalytic theory, Jolene likely is being influenced by _____
a) a strong id.
b) penis envy.
c) a solid ego ideal.
d) a weak preconscious.