Tina is afraid of dogs. She has never had a bad experience with dogs, but her father was injured by a dog when he was a young boy. Tina's father goes to great lengths to avoid contact with dogs. What behavioral theory best explains Tina's fear of dogs?
a. classical conditioning c. operant conditioning
b. avoidance response d. observational learning
D
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A. alcoholism B. the false consensus effect C. competitive drinking D. the perils of addiction
If you see a sad expression, which of these adds to the impression of sadness?
a. Redness in the eyes b. Staring straight ahead c. A wide-open mouth d. Raised eyebrows
Suppose Janet is 12 weeks pregnant and is concerned that she may be carrying twins or triplets. She goes in for diagnostic testing, which most likely would consist of:
a. amniocentesis b. chorionic villus sampling c. an ultrasound d. fetal monitoring
The average life expectancy from birth was about age 47 in 1950, but by 2020 it will be nearly 80 years
Indicate whether the statement is true or false