Tammy finds writing papers to be a very aversive task. As a result, she always checks out the requirements for all her classes before she registers and never takes classes that require term papers. Tammy's behavior is an example of
a. escape learning.
b. avoidance learning.
c. an unconditioned response.
d. positive reinforcement.
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Dual processing may be discussed in many ways, but the text primarily discusses in terms of what?
A. System 1 versus System 2 B. automatic versus effortful C. implicit versus explicit D. intuition versus logic
According to Piaget, each stage of cognitive development involves consistent thought across different tasks. Recent research has found
a. very consistent performance across tasks as Piaget would predict. b. very consistent performance across tasks only in concrete operational children. c. inconsistent performance across tasks only in formal operational adolescents. d. inconsistent performance across tasks contrary to Piaget's predictions.
To understand humans, one needs only to know about environmental rewards and punishments. This statement would most likely be endorsed by a strict
a. behaviorist. b. Gestaltist. c. environmental psychologist. d. social psychologist.