One of the main concerns with the case study method of research is that:
a. a single case is seldom able to provide a historical perspective
b. the experiences reported may not be representative of other cases
c. hypotheses cannot be generated about the origin of the behavior
d. they cannot be used to study rare or unusual events
B
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Chris is a playground bully. He finds that he can win the admiration of his peers by acting aggressively. Chris's aggressive behavior is encouraged by
a. positive reinforcement. b. negative reinforcement. c. positive punishment. d. negative punishment.
The best example of an unconditioned response is:
A. an eye blink caused by a particle of dust B. salivating while watching a food advertisement on TV C. a knee jerk following the sound of a bell D. feeling nervous while in the presence of an attractive member of the opposite sex
The effects of endorphins are similar to the effects of:
A. dopamine B. caffeine C. nicotine D. morphine
In support of the hypothesis that improved processing efficiency accounts for cognitive development, researchers have found that children's thinking and response time
A) are slower with maturation and increased experience. B) get faster with age. C) are determined by abilities to accommodate and assimilate new schemes. D) are more determined by genetic factors than by environmental factors.