Most children quickly learn to tell the difference between the voice tones of adults that are associated with punishment from those associated with praise or affection. This learned ability is called
a. a spontaneous recovery.
b. stimulus discrimination.
c. stimulus generalization.
d. place learning.
B
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A researcher is describing a theory of the interaction of genes and the environment on intelligence and uses the term "reaction range." Which of the following is an example of this concept?
a. The effects of environment occur only at the lower ends of the distribution of intelligence scores. b. An individual who may have genes for lower IQ can reach a higher level of intelligence in an enriched environment. c. Psychologists are developing new tests of intellectual functioning that are thought to be more culture-free than previous tests. d. There is a very specific level of intelligence that can be affected by genetic factors; the rest is the result of the environment.
According to Zaleznik (1989), ___________ leaders emerge during times of crisis and __________ leaders rule during times of stability
a. consensus; charismatic b. charismatic; consensus c. delegating; participating d. relationship-oriented; task-oriented
. What are the three foundations of personality?
A. genes, environment, behaviors B. activity, emotionality, and sociability C. genetic factors, activity, slumber D. traits, emotions, behaviors
__________ gather information from the environment related to light, odors, and bodily contact with objects.
A. Sensory neurons B. Motor neurons C. Relay interneurons D. Efferent neurons