The main point of the Donders' reaction time experiments was to
a. show that reaction times can be measured accurately.
b. measure the amount of time it takes to make a decision.
c. determine differences in the way people react to stimuli.
d. show that our cognitions are often based on unconscious inferences.
b
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A) specific behaviours; highest B) abstract traits; middle C) specific behaviours; lowest D) abstract traits; lowest
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a. ?association of stimuli; consequences of behavior b. ?reinforcement of responses; observation of models c. ?punishment; reinforcement d. ?shaping the environment; shaping the individual
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A. justify aggression by appealing to higher values, free the victim of any blame, and dehumanize society. B. justify aggression by appealing to higher values, blame the victim for what happened, and dehumanize the victims. C. justify aggression by appealing for sympathy, free the victim for all blame, and dehumanize themselves. D. justify aggression by appealing to higher values, blame society for what happened, and dehumanize law enforcement.