The Premack principle is that:
a. shaping has to proceed in small steps, and all reinforcement must be contingent.
b. noncontingent reinforcers will not strengthen behavior.
c. negative reinforcers have the same effect as positive reinforcers.
d. any act likely to be performed can reinforce a behavior less likely to be performed.
D.
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A. special education B. acceleration C. enrichment D. gifted and talented
What is the gradual decline in the sexual reproductive system of males called?
A. Male menopause B. Andropause C. Menopause D. Change of life
An organization has difficulty getting enough qualified applicants from its existing employees to fill a vacant position. As a result, the organization seeks qualified applicants from outside the organization. This best exemplifies:
a. agency recruitment b. internal recruitment c. external recruitment d. personnel selection
Regarding creative persons, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Creative people seek fame and success. b. Creative people have very superior intelligence. c. Creative people have bizarre and outlandish personalities and are usually socially inept. d. Creative people are open to a wide variety of experiences.