Which of these is one of the principles for the effective use of punishment?
a) The most effective schedule would be VR50.
b) Punishment should be given on a variable ratio schedule.
c) The most effective schedule would be a variable interval.
d) Punishment should be given after each and every undesired target response.
D
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a. Dr. Monson provides humane living conditions for the mice in his research laboratory. b. Doug needs to lose a few pounds, and has a rule that if he eats a dessert, he must go for a 5-mile run. c. Sandra is learning a new surgical procedure by observing several operations performed by other physicians. d. Dylan is delaying vaccinations for his young son because of his concerns regarding autism.
The famous case study of Phineas Gage helped us to understand the role that __________ play(s) in controlling one’s emotions and making decisions.
A. the frontal lobes B. the occipital lobes C. the parietal lobes D. the temporal lobes E. the brain
Regarding external frustration, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. External frustration is based on an individual's outward personal characteristics. b. External frustration always involves nonsocial obstacles to one's goal attainment. c. External frustration is based on conditions outside a person that affect progress toward a goal. d. External frustration is less intense when a person encounters an obstacle very close to the goal.
Which of the following is not one of the leading causes of childhood death?
a. whooping cough c. tetanus b. diarrhea d. mumps