Generally, the best way for researchers to learn about an infant's temperament is through
A) parental observations of the infant's behavior.
B) professional observations of the infant's behavior.
C) a combination of parental and professional observations.
D) an infant questionnaire, such as the MAX.
C
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The parasympathetic nervous system increases which of the following?
a. Heart rate b. Digestion c. Sweating d. Memory
Lamont's therapist helps him construct a list of fear-producing situations involving heights. His therapist then teaches Lamont exercises that produce deep relaxation. Once Lamont is relaxed, he attempts the first time on the list, which is "standing on a chair.". The first item is repeated until Lamont feels no anxiety. He then proceeds to the second item "climbing a small stepladder.". During
the next six weeks, this procedure continues until Lamont performs the last item of "flying in an airplane.". Lamont and his therapist are using a. aversive conditioning. b. systematic desensitization. c. rational-emotive behavior therapy. d. rational confrontation.
Robert is reinforced by his teacher every sixth time he turns in a homework assignment. Robert's teacher is using a ____ schedule of reinforcement
a. fixed-interval c. variable-interval b. fixed-ratio d. variable-ratio
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Insanity Defense Reform Act?
A. It removed the volitional element. B. It made it possible for mental-health experts to provide ultimate opinions about the defendant's insanity at the time of the crime. C. It placed the burden on the defendant to prove that he or she was insane at the time of the crime. D. It prohibited experts from giving ultimate opinions about a defendant's insanity.