Reinforcement by tension reduction is best exemplified by a
a. boy riding his bike and whistling on a sunny day while enjoying the treasures of nature.
b. lion that has not caught any prey for two days.
c. bear that has quenched its thirst after many hours of searching for water.
d. hawk searching for rodents during the heat of midday.
Answer: c. bear that has quenched its thirst after many hours of searching for water.
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Which scenario represents the principle of reinforcement?
A) doing the same thing over and over again regardless of the consequences B) blinking when a particle lands in your eye C) studying hard because it results in good grades D) introspecting about a pleasurable experience in your life
The insights regarding children's cognitive development that Piaget gained from working in the Binet Laboratory were important because they
A) led to the eventual development and wide use of the Simon-Binet intelligence test in Europe and the United States. B) challenged the prevailing position among child development experts that children are passive learners with few consistencies in their thinking. C) challenged the prevailing position among child development experts that children are active learners whose reasoning abilities change over time. D) led to the development of a theory comparing the cognitive abilities of young children and non-human primates.
What would the average child be expected to accomplish during the first year of toddlerhood?
a. hold a cup and scribble with a crayon b. use a fork and knife with coordination c. stand on one foot, run, and kick a ball d. be potty-trained and able to brush their teeth
It is possible for one experimental outcome to prove a theory
Indicate whether the statement is true or false