B.F. Skinner is known for studying

a. classical conditioning.
b. vicarious conditioning.
c. latent learning.
d. operant conditioning.


ANSWER: d

Psychology

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If the differences in IQ scores among people were entirely a result of genetic factors, you would expect to find that the correlation in IQ scores would be

a. higher for fraternal twins reared together than for identical twins reared apart. b. higher for identical twins reared together than for identical twins reared apart. c. the same for identical twins reared together and for identical twins reared apart. d. lower for identical twins reared together than for identical twins reared apart.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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As a result of an accident, David has only one eye. Which of the following depth cues would he not be able to use?

A. accommodation B. retinal disparity C. linear perspective D. interposition

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