Michelle is going to be rewarded for completing a task, no matter how well (or poorly) it is done. This is the best definition of
a. reinforcement.
b. task-contingent rewards.
c. intrinsic motivation.
d. performance-contingent rewards.
Answer: B
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A. 23 chromosomes B. 2 chromosomes C. hundreds of chromosomes D. 23 pairs of chromosomes
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to pay the extra when the buyer is throwing in these extras. Finn’s compliance was induced by which technique? a. ?attribution b. ?that’s-not-all c. ?foot-in-the-door d. ?door-in-the-face
Reflexes above the neck, such as sneezing and blinking, are controlled by the _______________
a. spinal cord. b. sympathetic nervous system. c. brain . d. parasympathetic nervous system.
You are a psychologist who is evaluating the behavior of a new client. The client tells you that he does not like to wear clothing and that he walks around nude most of the time
In addition, he tells you that he lives in a society in which clothing is required and nudity is seen as abnormal. Which of the following is NOT a criterion by which you evaluate your client's behavior as abnormal? a. unconventionality b. maladaptive c. distress d. irrationality e. undesirability