Beginning in one's twenties, the protective cartilage in the joints can show signs of deterioration, such as thinning and becoming cracked and frayed. If these changes become pronounced they can lead to ____
a. osteoarthritis
b. osteoporosis
c. atherosclerosis
d. myoclonic tachypnea
a
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According to social cognitive theory, ________ is a powerful factor in the development of sex roles
a. heredity c. the schema b. imitation d. the unconscious
During his second year of life, Titus suffered a long and severe illness that left him well below his expected weight and height. After recovering from the illness, Titus suddenly experienced rapid gains in both height and weight. This event is best explained by
A. plasticity. B. the proximodistal principle. C. catch-up growth. D. the secular trend.
Situation is to behavioral context as disposition is to
a. thought.
b. social standards.
c. inner characteristics.
d. maturation.
e. childhood rearing.
A mute mental patient is first given a token each time he or she says a word. Next, tokens are given for speaking a complete sentence
Later, the patient is gradually required to speak more often, then to answer questions, and eventually to carry on a short conversation in order to receive tokens. This gradual improvement of the patient's communication skills is an example of a. shaping. b. reciprocal inhibition. c. classical conditioning. d. systematic desensitization.