The theoretical approach emphasizing the importance of learning through observation and imitation of behaviors modeled by others is called

a. instrumental conditioning. c. imitation theory.
b. social learning theory. d. imitation conditioning.


B

Psychology

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A chi-square test for goodness of fit is used to examine the distribution of individuals across three categories, and a chi-square test for independence is used to examine the distribution of individuals in a 2×2 matrix of categories. Which test has the larger value for df?

a. The test for goodness of fit b. The test for independence c. Both tests have the same df. d. The df value depends on the sizes of the samples that are used.

Psychology

Researchers using a visual cliff to study early depth perception have found that infants:

a. at 2 months of age will show a change in heart rate when placed on the "deep" side of the cliff b. show no response to the "deep" side of the cliff until they are 4 months old c. who are 6 months old are willing to cross the deep side of the cliff d. show no response to the "deep" side of the cliff until they are nearly 1 year old

Psychology

Which type of psychologist is likely to be interested in studying worker satisfaction and how to motivate people at work?

a. engineering psychologist b. industrial/organizational psychologist c. environmental psychologist d. comparative psychologist

Psychology

Hippocrates identified an imbalance in _____ as the source of abnormality.

A. the ego B. spiritual harmony C. bodily fluids D. the unconscious

Psychology