Any consequence that, if applied after a response, increases the probably of that response is __________
a) negative reinforcement.
b) punishment.
c) positive reinforcement.
d) a neutral stimulus.
c
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a) True b) False
The social psychological "need to belong" seems to be present ____
a. in almost all humans and non-human animals, all of the time b. all of the time in humans, but in non-human animals only when their lives are at risk c. all of the time in non-humans animals, but in humans only when their lives are at risk d. for both non-human animals and humans, and primarily when their lives are at risk
After assessing Nalini's brain, her physician comments, "You have significantly reduced amounts of dopamine in your midbrain.". Because she is a nurse, Nalini would most likely suspect that she has a. Huntington's disease
b. Alzheimer's disease. c. Parkinson's disease. d. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Which of the following statements regarding lie detectors is true?
a. Examiners are likely to identify liars as truthful people b. Lie detectors measure only physiological changes c. Evidence from lie detectors is admissible in most courts of law d. Polygraph examiners make correct decisions 99% of the time