Within the organ of Corti, there are "bristles" atop each hair cell that brush against the tectorial membrane and trigger nerve impulses that flow to the brain. These "bristles" are called
a. stereocilia.
b. auditory ossicles.
c. umami.
d. stapes.
A
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The treatment or therapy used to modify problem behavior based on the principles of learning is called:
A. observational learning B. covert rehearsal C. behavior modification D. self-reinforcement
Steve and his wife, Bethany, both work full time. Since Steve usually arrives home first, he takes on the burden of cooking and cleaning, but he is becoming frustrated with the current division of chores. Which of the following learning approaches is likely to work best to increase Bethany’s participation in the household duties?
a. ?Steve should consistently comment upon Bethany’s lack of help with cooking and dish washing until her behavior changes. b. ?Steve should refuse to cook and clean, forcing Bethany to realize how her actions affect their relationship. c. ?Steve should ignore negative behaviors and notice and reward positive behaviors, gradually increasing Bethany’s participation in cooking and dish washing. d. ?Steve should make a list of how all of Bethany’s behaviors have affected his life.
Figure 13.7 in your text (“American Perceptions of Out-Groups”) graphically illustrates the perception of various groups according to a) their level of warmth, and b) their level of competence. Which of the following groups rates the lowest in both?
a. ?elderly b. ?welfare recipients c. ?gay men d. ?the disabled
Which statement about gender and personality is FALSE?
A) Women are more nurturing than are men. B) Women are more verbally expressive than are men. C) Men engage in more relational aggression than do women. D) Men engage in more sensation seeking than do women.