_____ involves reinforcing successively closer approximations of a target behavior

a. Shaping
b. Fading
c. Prompting
d. Reinforcer sampling


a

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While a(n) ____ is the group of individuals actually observed in a research study, the ____ is the group of individuals that researchers want to generalize or extend their findings to describe

a. experimental group; control group b. control group; experimental group c. population; sample d. sample; population

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Consider the following syllogism: All cats are birds. All birds have wings. All cats have wings. This syllogism is

A. valid. B. invalid. C. true. D. both valid and true.

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The best way to reduce the likelihood that you will be a victim of someone else's influence is to

a. keep an accountant on speed dial. b. be alert to the techniques that are used to try to persuade you. c. give generously to only one charity. d. refuse to listen to anyone who is trying to sell something.

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Who made the phenomenon of neuro-hypnology (later shortened to “hypnosis”) respectable within the medical community?

a. Mesmer b. Esdaile c. Braid d. Elliotson

Psychology