According to ethologists, some behaviors can only be learned
a. when the behavior is reinforced and opposing behaviors are punished.
b. through observational learning.
c. during a critical period when the organism is biologically programmed to learn that behavior.
d. when the conflict between biological drives and society's standards is resolved.
c
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Why is the corpus callosum proportionately different in size in women than in men?
A. experiential factors, such as greater social interaction over time, cause this outcome B. biological factors, such as differences in hormone type and composition, cause this difference C. biological factors, such as the length of the mother's pregnancy, produce this outcome D. the answer isn't clear; either biological factors or environmental experiences could produce this outcome
Which field is most concerned with how the brain influences social behavior?
a. evolutionary psychology b. social cognition c. social neuroscience d. behavioral genetics
Karen Allen had female students attempt to solve relatively difficult math problems. One third of the participants were allowed to have their dog with them while they worked on the problems, one third had a close friend with them, and the remainder worked on the problems while they were alone. The results of the study indicated that:
a. having either a dog or a close friend present reduced stress-related arousal b. having a close friend present was associated with the highest arousal effects c. having either a dog or a close friend present increased stress-related arousal d. having a close friend present was associated with the lowest arousal effects
What does Bandura mean by reciprocal determinism? Find an example of it in the case and describe the interrelationships between the factors.
What will be an ideal response?