At the National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C., a polar bear suffered a broken tooth, and keepers needed a safe way of treating the problem. The bear was rewarded first for sticking its nose through a slot in the cage door, then for allowing a keeper to lift its lip and touch its teeth. Finally, a veterinarian was able to treat the damaged tooth while the bear waited placidly for its familiar reward. This is an example of __________.
A. modeling
B. shaping
C. negative reinforcement
D. secondary learning
Answer: B
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Dr. Swartz completed a PhD in clinical psychology. He specializes in diagnosing geriatric cognitive disorders and describing the severity of cognitive impairment. Dr. Swartz is probably a ____________
a. Psychotherapist b. Clinical neuropsychologist c. Neurologist d. Primary care physician
In the study of obedience conducted by Stanley Milgram, what percentage of "teachers" delivered the maximum 450-volt-shock?
A. 35 percent B. 45 percent C. 55 percent D. 65 percent
Of the two sex chromosomes, the _____ chromosome carries the fewest genes
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Lotte is listening to a lecture in which her professor states, "Genetic and cultural factors are important, but they alone cannot explain the development of human beings.". Lotte's professor seems to be supporting the a. biopsychosocial framework
b. position that development is continuous. c. notion of universality. d. concept of discontinuity.