Of the following, __________ would serve as a primary reinforcer for most people
a) food
b) praise
c) money
d) attention
Answer: A
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Which of these drugs exerts its behavioral effects by slowing the release of neurotransmitters?
a. L-dopa b. Amphetamine c. LSD d. Marijuana
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
a. Content validity is the extent to which a measuring instrument covers a representative sample of the domain of behaviors to be measured. b. Criterion validity is the extent to which a measuring instrument accurately predicts behavior or ability in a given area. c. Construct validity is the degree to which a measuring instrument accurately measures a theoretical construct or trait that it is designed to measure. d. Face validity is a measure of the truthfulness of a measuring instrument.
One way that therapists assist clients suffering from a phobia is through a technique called systematic desensitization. The person is gradually exposed to the trigger of their fear until they learn to respond with relaxation instead of panic and dread
This uses the principle of __________, which suggests that repeated exposure to a stimulus leads to familiarity and comfort. a. relaxation b. habituation c. diminuation d. minimization
Pearl is kind, appreciative, and sympathetic. Ruby is outgoing, talkative, and fun-loving. Pearl most likely scores high on the Big Five dimension of ________, whereas Ruby most likely scores high on ________.
A. eagerness; cheerfulness B. extraversion; openness to experience C. openness to experience; agreeableness D. agreeableness; extraversion