Which one of the following terms best describes the use of operant conditioning to build a new behavior in an organism by rewarding successive approximations of the desired response?
A. Spontaneous recovery
B. Generalization
C. Shaping
D. Discrimination
Answer: C
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a. significantly more slowly than if there were only 3 other red X's. b. significantly more quickly than if there were only 3 other red X's. c. just as quickly as if there were only 3 other red X's. d. significantly more quickly than if the other items were blue and red O's.
A researcher uses a manipulated independent variable in her experiment. This means she
A. conducts her research in a laboratory. B. uses comparison groups. C. makes her prediction before conducting the study. D. randomly assigns participants to conditions.
If children experience a great deal of stress in their lives, their brain development is accelerated due to increased coping skills
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The most advanced cognitive process is ______ thought
Fill in the blank with correct word