A _____ reinforcer is any reward that satisfies a basic, biological need, such a hunger, thirst, or touch
a) primary
b) negative
c) positive
d) secondary
Answer: a
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What evidence do some psychologists cite to support the idea that humans have six "basic" emotions? a. Ancient civilizations named six of the days of the week after one of these emotions. b. Each of the six emotions depends on a different neurotransmitter
c. Six facial expressions of emotion are recognizable throughout the world. d. Certain genetic mutations cause the loss of just one of these emotions.
Regarding factors that influence eating, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. The availability of a variety of tasty foods can lead to overeating and obesity in societies where such foods are plentiful. b. Leptin tends to increase the tongue's sensitivity to sweet tastes. c. If you eat too much of any particular food, it will become less appealing. d. The presence of others can affect whether people overeat or undereat depending on how much everyone else is eating and how important it is to impress them.
Attribution refers to the process of
a. making judgments about ourselves through comparison with others. b. making inferences about the causes of one's own behavior, and that of others. c. bringing one's behavior into agreement with the behavior of others in a group. d. revealing private thoughts, feelings, and one's personal history to others.
No matter what the drug, crossing the line between use and abuse does not automatically ring an alarm that one may become addicted
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.