In terms of operant conditioning, how are schools and prisons similar?

A. The population of both use insight learning frequently.
B. Both institutions utilize token economies to control behavior.
C. Neither population responds well to empathy training.
D. Both readily and frequently use latent learning.


Answer: B

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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On intellectual tests, top scorers over the age of 65

a. scored significantly higher than the average of men younger than 35. b. scored significantly lower than the average of men younger than 35. c. matched the average for men younger than 35. d. made the same score but took twice as long to complete the test as the 35-year-old men..

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You are an inmate at a state prison. The facility does not provide air conditioning in the cells and you find this to be unreasonable, considering the summers have been unusually hot. Despite the discouragement, you proceed with your lawsuit anyway. Your position is that the law requires the institution to prove that a ________________ exists between prison policies or procedures and the correctional goal of safety and security.

A. "rational relationship" B. "clear correlation" C. "legal connection" D. "contractual obligation"

Psychology

Ebbinghaus was an early worker in the ____

a. development of psychological tests for children b. validity of papal infallibility c. relationships between music and thought d. memorization abilities of animals

Psychology