According to the matching law, in an experiment where a pigeon has to press colored keys to receive food, the percentage of responses emitted on the green key should have been 65% when it was associated with the richer schedule and 15% when it was associated with the poorer schedule. The respective percentages were instead 55% and 10%. This is an example of
A) ?matching.
B) ?COD.
C) ?optimization.
D) ?bias.
D
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a. behavioral relaxation training b. attention-focusing exercises c. systematic desensitization d. in vivo desensitization
We are using the _________ _________ when we base our estimates of frequency or probability of events on how easy it is to find examples
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
In cognitive reappraisal, coping involves ____
a. ?altering the interpretation of a stressful event b. ?changing the environment that is causing the stress c. ?using defense mechanisms d. ?gathering information in order to take action
Individual differences in the crying patterns of infants are
a. common and should not be considered a problem. b. a sign of a healthy infant. c. not useful in diagnosing developmental abnormalities. d. useful in diagnosing developmental abnormalities.