The role of one's thinking in personality development was emphasized by
A) classical conditioning theorists.
B) humanistic theorists.
C) operant conditioning theorists.
D) social learning theorists.
Answer: D
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a. Fixed-interval b. Variable-interval c. Fixed-ratio d. Variable-ratio
In an experiment, a flash of light is paired with a mild electric shock to a subject's finger. After several trials, the subject begins to pull the finger away after seeing the flash of light. The experimenter then begins to present just the flash, but no shock. After several presentations of the flash with no shock, the subject will
A. keep pulling his finger away after seeing the light. B. pull his finger away sometimes but not others. C. gradually cease pulling his finger away after the flash of light. D. pull his finger away more quickly on each trial.
In a lab, Albert is conditioned to fear a white mouse. However, after leaving the lab, he not only continues to fear white mice; he also demonstrates fear of other white, fluffy objects (e.g., Santa Claus’ beard, white bunnies). Which of the following behavior therapy terms best describes what has happened to Albert?
A. Discrimination B. Operant conditioning C. Generalization D. Stimulus expansion
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a) approach-avoidance b) avoidance-avoidance c) approach-approach d) double approach-avoidance