When we say that psychology is ____________________, we refer to the fact that its conclusions are based on direct observation rather than on reasoning and speculation

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empirical

Psychology

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Money is an example of a(n) ________ reinforcer.

a. intrinsic b. primary c. conditioned d. emitted

Psychology

A researcher sits at a table in a restaurant all day and records what customers in adjoining booths are saying and doing. What type of research strategy is this?

a. Experiment b. Correlational study c. Case Study d. Naturalistic observation

Psychology

The alarm reaction, the stage of resistance, and the stage of exhaustion are the three stages of the

a. Cannon-Bard theory. b. expectancy value theory. c. general adaptation syndrome. d. Yerkes-Dodson law.

Psychology

Which of the following illustrates continuous reinforcement?

a. You become less thirsty every time you drink a glass of water. b. You go to the movies even though you only enjoy about 25% of the films you see. c. You buy a weekly lottery ticket. d. None of these.

Psychology