According to Skinner, the principle of operant conditioning is quite similar to the principle of _____
A) ?homeostasis
B) ?natural selection
C) ?gravity
D) ?relativity
B
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If a researcher reported for a single-sample t test that t(17) = 2.90, p < .02, how many subjects were there in the study?
a. 18 b. 20 c. 10 d. 9
Consider the advantages of working in a team (as opposed to working independently). Which positive outcome is least likely to occur in a team setting?
a. People enjoy their work more. b. People bond with others more. c. People accomplish more. d. People feel more confident.
Jeffrey is a toddler who lives in the United States and has regular medical checkups. Anna is a toddler who lives in a nonindustrialized country and does not receive regular medical checkups. Which of the following statements best describes the expected growth of Jeffrey and/or Anna?
A. Anna will grow just as tall and fast as Jeffrey because growth is mainly due to maturation. B. Jeffrey will grow taller and faster than Anna because he lives in a country with good sanitation, nutrition, and access to medical care. C. Jeffrey will grow taller and faster than Anna because he is a boy. D. Anna will grow taller and faster than Jeffrey because she is a girl.
What is one of the effects of exercise listed in the textbook?
weakens the heart makes osteoporosis more likely reduces blood pressure makes some cancers more likely