Lila doesn't like her psychology class because the instructor uses unannounced pop exams to test the class. As a result, she never knows when she will be tested. Her instructor is testing her on a __________ schedule
a) fixed-ratio
b) fixed-interval
c) variable-ratio
d) variable-interval
ANS: D, Because she does not know how much time must pass before her studying is going to be reinforced, this is a variable-interval schedule of reinforcement.
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A. Mei B. Grace C. Elizabeth D. All three children will have the same degree of emotional knowledge.
Regarding the use of paraprofessionals for mental health services, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Paraprofessionals are individuals who work in a near-professional capacity under the supervision of more highly trained staff. b. Some paraprofessionals are ex-addicts, ex-alcoholics, or ex-patients who have "been there.". c. Some paraprofessionals are persons (paid or volunteer) who have skills in tutoring, crafts, or counseling and are skilled at communication. d. Paraprofessional are often mistrusted by the clients and seen as less approachable than the "doctors.".
In what way does the discovery of mirror neurons support the connection between perception and action?
What will be an ideal response?
When a person is in a state of clear, organized alertness and perceives times, places, and events as real, meaningful, and familiar, he or she is said to be
a. in waking consciousness. b. experiencing a state similar to non-REM. c. experiencing sensory overload. d. in an altered state of consciousness.