What are parents of children who develop learning goals likely to do?
a. Encourage interpersonal competition.
b. Reward them with money for good grades.
c. Take away privileges for bad grades.
d. Praise them for persistence.
D
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a. can only be successfully treated with SSRI medications. b. is a sign of a serious psychological or physical problem. c. should always be treated with antidiuretics. d. usually will just go away with time and patience.
Which best summarises the conclusion of reviews of prospective studies into the relationship between hostility and heart disease?
A. No relationship has been convincingly demonstrated. B. A weak relationship has been demonstrated both for initially healthy individuals and for those already diagnosed as at risk. C. A weak relationship has been demonstrated for initially healthy individuals but not for those already diagnosed as at risk.
Kara and Samantha are fraternal twins. Kara is very open to new experiences. What can we determine about Samantha's personality?
A. Samantha is also very open to new experiences. B. Samantha is no more likely to be open to new experiences than any other sibling would be. C. Samantha is not open to new experiences. D. Samantha's personality will be entirely determined by her environment.
Which statement is TRUE regarding token economies?
a. ?They place the behavior on a variable interval schedule of reinforcement. b. ?They can lead to behavior that is highly resistant to extinction. c. ?They are effective in developing a number of behaviors in a group of people. d. ?They allow for immediate reinforcement through a primary reinforcer.