Following a devastating fire that destroyed her home, Lisbeth finds that she is startled by the sound of car horns and sirens, the smell of smoke, and loud noises. This is an example of ____

a. ?observational learning
b. ?habituation
c. ?sensitization
d. ?operant conditioning


ANSWER:
c

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Boris is blindfolded and holding a pile of laundry. Natasha adds some dirty laundry to Boris's pile, then some more dirty laundry, then some more, and so on, just until Boris says, "Now the pile of laundry feels heavier." Boris's judgment is best described by ____ law.?

a. ?the Gestalt b. ?Weber's c. ?Fechner's d. ?Stevens's power

Psychology

Children who are high achievers and are most successful have parents who apply the ____ parenting style

a. neglectful/noninvolved b. permissive c. authoritarian d. authoritative

Psychology

Even though state law requires all drivers of motorcycles and ATVs wear helmets, Roberto refuses to wear one

Arguing with his father, Roberto makes the claim that he is a skilled driver and the reason why there are so many motorcycle accidents is because other drivers lack skills and don't pay attention. Roberto is confident he will never get into a motorcycle accident and will not wear a helmet while riding. Which of the following best describes Roberto's cognitive limitation? a. imaginary audience b. personal fable c. mnemonic device d. concrete operations

Psychology