The most popular intelligence tests include exercises of several types in an attempt to test the different aspects of intelligence. This broad approach should increase the test's:
a. content validity
b. construct validity
c. standardization
d. reliability
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Exhibiting physical aggression toward the therapist would fall into which category of potential negative side effects of physically aversive consequences?
a. Perpetuation effects b. Emotional responses c. Avoidance behaviors d. Negative consequences
A rat is placed in a cage and given electrical shocks over which it has no control. When placed in a shuttle box, the rat does not attempt to escape the shock due to a. social learning
b. learned helplessness. c. unconscious learning. d. one angry rat.
The technique for conditioning behavior called "reinforcement" usually results in a halting of the desired behavior
: Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following best describes the Socratic method?
a. Asking an individual a long series of questions to reveal what he or she does not know and then asking another long series of questions to help the individual find the needed knowledge b. Deliberately humiliating individuals by showing their ignorance and dismissing those who become upset by the procedure because they are unwilling to learn c. Refusing to answer direct questions when asked by students and instead asking them questions until they have figured out their own answers d. Creating an environment that supports the acquisition of knowledge by the experimental method