One of the oldest and most traditional theories of concept acquisition is behavioral learning theory. It rests on the principle of:

A) mediation
B) association
C) rule learning
D) induction
E) operant shaping


B

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Which of the following is a job-related condition in which a person experiences emotional exhaustion, cynicism or detachment, and feelings of reduced personal accomplishment?

a. pressure b. burnout c. conflict d. frustration

Psychology

Weight gain is associated with an increase in the _____ of fat cells. Weight loss is associated with a decrease in the _____ of fat cells.

A) number; size B) number and size; size C) number and size; number D) size; size

Psychology

Which of the following is a key characteristic of qualitative research?

a) Strong control of the protocol b) Consistent application of the manipulation c) Short contact between experimenter and participants d) Define how people interpret situations

Psychology