_______ is/are a shorthand way of expressing a concept that would take longer to express using conventional language

a. Slang
b. Code words
c. Encoded language
d. Encrypted language


Answer: A

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Eugene was autistic and wouldn't speak to anyone. A therapist who was working with Eugene initially gave him a cookie every time he made any sound at all. This switched to only giving cookies when Eugene said a complete word, and eventually only for complete sentences. Based on what is known about operant conditioning, you should conclude that the therapist developed Eugene's speech skills using

the process known as: a. negative reinforcement b. shaping c. adventitious reinforcement d. vicarious reinforcement

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Krissy's _____ becomes active when she tries to recall what she received for Christmas when she was 10 years old. Successful recall of this information is accompanied by activity in the _____.

A) hippocampus; visual cortex B) right frontal lobe; temporal lobe C) hippocampus; temporal lobe D) left frontal lobe; hippocampus

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Who is likely to have the lowest self-esteem?

a. Darrin, whose parents don't set rules b. Donald, whose parents discuss their rules with him c. Stephen, whose parents are affectionate toward him d. Troy, whose parents are involved in his extra-curricular activities

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