Research suggests that, while in prison, capital murderers tend to commit fewer violent offenses and infractions than the parole eligible population of prison inmates
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
a. giving a child a sweet dessert as a reward for finishing his dinner b. paying a child a dollar for each "A" received on her report card c. stopping nagging a child when he finally cleans his room d. cutting a child's TV time by 30 minutes each time she "talks back"
According to a study cited in your text (National Center for Education Statistics, 2007), which age group is be the least likely to drop out?
A. 15 year olds B. 17 year olds C. 18 year olds D. 19 year olds
If you have ever awoken from sleep to scribble down a brilliant idea, you can probably relate to Loewi, whose own sleep was interrupted with notes with an insight about ______.
A. synaptic structures B. action potential speed C. chemical transmission at the synapse D. function of the sodium-potassium pump
Larrian has just started her new job as a college professor. She has bought a new professional wardrobe of tailored suits to wear. When she starts her job, she notices that almost all the professors are dressed more casually and are wearing "comfortable" shoes. The first few days she is teaching, she gets compliments on her wardrobe; but after a few weeks, she gets asked "if her feet hurt" or
"doesn't she get hot in the jacket.". Larrian soon finds that she is taking the jacket off and has now started wearing lower heeled shoes. Larrian most likely made this change due to a. cognitive dissonance. b. conformity. c. obedience. d. groupthink.