If a new behavior appears without reinforcement, it is likely an example of ________
a. sign monitoring
b. autotracking
c. autoshaping
d. autotrack
C
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Ted taught his cat to turn in a circle every time he waved his hand in a circular motion. After the response Ted would pet the cat and give it a treat. From Skinner's perspective the treat would be considered a
a. bribe. c. reinforcer. b. stimulus. d. control.
After Pavlov's dogs became conditioned to salivate at the sound
of the metronome, he experimented with sounding the metronome but not presenting the meat powder to the dogs. Soon they stopped salivating to the sound of the metronome. This represents the process called _____. A) acquisition B) testing C) extinction D) spontaneous recovery
An important feature of Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences is that it is supported by not only psychometric findings, but also
A) isolating a specific intelligence by brain damage. B) an evolutionary account or explanation. C) the existence of exceptional people (with either strengths or weaknesses). D) all of the above
Recently, Larry has begun to focus on his feeling that he has accomplished the career goals he set for himself and he now does not know what to do with his life
He feels frustrated and confused, and he wonders if the excitement in his life is mostly behind him. According to Levinson, Larry is most likely to be about how old? a. 30 years old b. 40 years old c. 50 years old d. 60 years old