In the wild, newly weaned rats acquire their eating habits by eating only what they have seen older rats eat. Based on what is known about learning, you should conclude that these rats are acquiring their eating habits through the process known as:
a. latent learning
b. observational learning
c. classical conditioning
d. operant conditioning
B
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According to research conducted by developmentalist Emmy Werner, older children who are considered "resilient" __________.
A. are socially pleasant, outgoing, and have good communication skills B. have strong independent streaks that sometimes get them in trouble C. have parents who demonstrate poor parenting skills D. have been brought up in adoptive households
1. Some researchers believe that overemphasis on achievement in a baby's early life may hamper
A. the emotional aspect of the child's development B. the creative aspect of the child's development C. the physical aspect of the child's development D. all selections are correct
Which of the following has frequently been cited as a criticism of Kohlberg's stages of moral development?
A. The stages likely do not apply to individuals from Western cultures such as the United States and Europe. B. Most people rely on cultural norms about what is ethical rather than developing their own sense of morality. C. Post-conventional reasoning is not a universal stage of moral development. D. The order of stages is only applicable to individuals from the United States.
Which infant will require fewer trials pairing behavior and consequence in operant conditioning?
A. Caleb, who is 2 days old B. Jun, who is 2 weeks old C. Pablo, who is 3 months old D. Kora, who is 5 months old