Punishment is:

A. applying an aversive stimulus to decrease a behavior.
B. a synonym for negative reinforcement.
C. usually a highly effective method of change.
D. never necessary when dealing with children.


A

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A. develop a general theme of research interest and examine a knowledge base that provides guidance on what to look for and how to look for it B. review relevant data structures and the statistic that would be appropriate for each C. identify the characteristics of people that you wish to describe, such as gender, race, and income D. identify the conclusions you would like to be able to draw from your study

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The ____________ dimension of non-verbal communication is expressed through one's facial movements, voice-tone, and voice value.

a. potency b. responsiveness c. like-dislike d. None of the above

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In the late Middle Ages, who was expected to give to the poor?

A. everyone B. the nobility C. the wealthy D. the church

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Analytic induction is best defined as a means of inquiry that ______.

A. employs quantitative data analysis related to social behavior that uses a random sample of people B. is designed to generate knowledge that typically employs a structure of interviews where each interview has the potential of either supporting the initial perspective on the subject or refining it in some way C. employs a mailed survey with a set of open-ended questions that ask for words to explain the themes of the study D. reviews quantitative data in the testing of a hypothesis using a quasi-experimental design

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