Sam is unpopular and has trouble making friends. He is aggressive and just last week started a fight by punching a boy who disagreed with him. Which of the following is most likely the case? Sam is a(n) ________ child
a. neglected
b. rejected
c. controversial
d. average
Answer: B
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Any stimulus that, when removed, increases the likelihood that a behavior will continue is called a(n)
a. positive reinforcer. c. conditioned stimulus. b. negative reinforcer. d. unconditioned stimulus.
Which Freudian construct endeavors to satisfy cravings without offending moral standards?
a. ego c. id b. superego d. fixation
Among students, autonomous motivation has been linked to greater conceptual understanding of the course material, greater persistence in academic and sporting activities, better grades, and more creative performances. These findings illustrate how
autonomy a. is specific to goals. b. is universal. c. produces positive outcomes. d. elicits behavior.
According to your textbook, when interviewing an eyewitness to a serious crime, a police psychologist might ask the interviewer to respond to a question
A. while looking at actual evidence in the case. B. by dictating responses into a smartphone. C. with eyes closed. D. as if lying.