Chemicals that regulate the activity of other neurons, but do not carry messages directly are called
a. brain deregulators.
b. neural inductors.
c. neuropeptides.
d. ion channeling agents.
C
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A factorial design involves:
a. measuring more than one dependent factor (variables). b. manipulating more than one independent factor (variable). c. both a and b. d. none of the above.
Events that help initiate responses are called:
a. neutralizers b. generalizers c. instinctive stimuli d. prompts
Which of the following did Skinner believe about the role of genetics in behavior?
a. Skinner denied the existence of innate behaviors and instead proposed that each organism learned all behaviors through their contingencies. b. Skinner believed that innate behaviors occurred only early in life and that they were outgrown through the use of differential reinforcement. c. Skinner postulated a role for innate behaviors that was secondary to the role of learned behaviors, as innate behaviors only emerge when there is brain damage. d. Skinner recognized the existence of innate behavior and that conditions selecting certain behaviors might change and make the behaviors maladaptive.
What was the basic premise of the treatment called moral therapy?
a) Until patients face their moral shortcomings, there is no hope for recovery. b) Restraints would force patients to recognize the need for morality in their lives. c) Providing a humane and relaxed environment would bring about positive changes. d) Patients had no right to special treatment because of the havoc they cause in the lives of loved ones.