In the context of understanding human behavior, Julian Rotter and Walter Mischel objected to the explanation that
A. behavior is shaped by immediate reinforcement.
B. behavior can be best predicted by understanding the interaction of people with their meaningful environments.
C. behavior is influenced by one's expectation of future events.
D. cognitive factors influence behavior.
Answer: A
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a. sympathetic; slows heart rate b. parasympathetic; induces sweaty palms c. sympathetic; dilates pupils d. parasympathetic; induces rapid breathing
Which of the following is NOT a key source of information in forming impressions of others?
a. Appearances c. Situations b. Personality inventories d. Actions
(See figure 4.18)
In the process illustrated in this figure, which drugs act as antagonists?
A. additional l-dopa, amphetamine, cocaine, and methylphenidate B. reserpine and most traditional medications used to treat schizophrenia C. cocaine, amphetamine, and methylphenidate D. apomorphine and most traditional medications used to treat schizophrenia
The vast majority of cases of mental retardation are due to
A. prenatal influences B. postnatal influences C. unknown causes D. head trauma