Katya tends to follow her older sisters around and imitate their behaviors. She often gets a lot of attention for doing so. Encouraged by this, she tends to imitate any new behavior (like learning dance moves, or playing a new game) that her sisters display, even if nobody notices her. Katya's behavior illustrates _____
A) ?shaped imitation
B) ?mimicry
C) ?behavioral contagion
D) ?generalized imitation
D
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Zuckerman used the _____, a 40-item paper and pencil questionnaire as his method of research
a. Correlation Coefficient Measure c. Sensation Seeking Scale b. Scientific Correspondence Scale d. Group Analysis Survey
Cognitive learning refers to:
A. associating NS with UCS B. problem solving C. the role of stimulus recognition in classical conditioning D. learning that involves mental processes such as attention
Stimuli that increase the frequency of behavior are referred to as
a. reinforcers. c. modifiers. b. extinguishers. d. none of these
A professor is advising you regarding the design of an experiment for a thesis. She asks you what you think is the best way to eliminate unintended participant assignment. What is your well-reasoned, educated response?
a. counterbalancing b. equating c. operationalizing d. randomization