Any stimulus that, when presented, increases the likelihood that a behavior will continue is called a(n)
a. positive reinforcer. c. conditioned stimulus.
b. negative reinforcer. d. unconditioned stimulus.
A
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Research with Ugandan infants shows:
a. indiscriminate attachment early on. b. the beginning of specific attachment to the mother at 4 months, which grew intense by 7 months of age. c. fear of strangers developing by about 8-9 months. d. all of these.
A researcher (Eibl-Eibesfeldt, 1963) raised rats in isolation. When other rats were finally introduced into their cages, rats raised alone ________, suggesting that ________
a. could not defend themselves; aggression is learned b. used the same aggressive behaviors as other rats; aggression need not be learned c. did not aggress against them; instrumental aggression does not exist in nonhumans d. fled from the new rats; aggression must be learned
Education seems to be an effective way to combat stereotyping and prejudice under what condition?
a. When the targets are intelligent b. When the targets are young c. When the targets actually participate in the educational exercise d. When the targets are shown educational videos on prejudice