According to the stimulus-response theory, learning involves the formation of connections between _____ stimuli and _____ responses
A) ?general; general
B) ?specific; specific
C) ?observable; covert
D) ?covert; covert
B
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Which of the following statements about persuasion is correct?
a. Fast speakers are less persuasive than slow speakers b. Arousal of strong emotions, such as fear, is not persuasive if the message includes specific advice about how to produce a positive outcome. c. People with high self-esteem are more susceptible to persuasion. d. People who are perceived as trustworthy are more persuasive.
Gardner and Steinberg (2005) arranged a study in which adolescents and older adults played a simulated driving game either alone or with peers. The researchers measured risky behaviour in terms of the number of crashes that occurred during the game. They found that the presence of peers:
A) greatly increased crashes for both age groups. B) significantly decreased crashes for both age groups. C) greatly increased crashes for adolescents but significantly decreased crashes for older adults. D) greatly increased crashes for adolescents but had little effect for older adults.
An action that improves the effectiveness of a reinforcer is called a ______
a. motivating operation b. reward booster c. contrived reinforcer d. activator
Authoritarian, but not authoritative parents, are highly restrictive
Indicate whether the statement is true or false