Which of the following statements is true about the learning process?
A. learning produces an automatic change in behavior.
B. learning is the result of an existential process.
C. changes in behavior potential occur as a result of experience.
D. behavior changes in learning are always permanent.
C. changes in behavior potential occur as a result of experience.
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a. respiratory depression b. loss of motor coordination c. sleep d. all of these
Doyle has never met Sierra, but he has heard that she is attractive and a lot of fun. When he calls her on the phone to arrange a date, he is charming and charismatic. In response to his manner, Sierra is poised and relaxed, just as he expected she would be. This situation illustrates the concept of:
a. a self-fulfilling prophecy b. the fundamental attribution error c. a self-serving bias d. stereotypes
When Schaie tested adult intelligence using a cross-sequential research design, he found
a gain until the late 50s in all but one ability. moderately large decrements in all areas from age 40 to age 50. stability until the mid-30s and decline thereafter. that beyond age 60, only some abilities decrease.
A therapist believes that his client's depression is caused by her inability to express anger and her tendency to bottle up feelings. With respect to the goal of classification of psychological disorders,the therapist's observations are most beneficial in
a. understanding the etiology. b. increasing the validity of diagnosis. c. suggesting the treatment plan. d. developing a common shorthand language.