Sweet liquid increases the occurrence of the sucking response in baby Basil. Sweet liquid is a(n)
A) punisher.
B) conditioned response.
C) reinforcer.
D) unconditioned response.
C
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a. conditioned stimuli and responses. b. perceptions, memories and attention. c. negative reinforcement. d. neurotransmitter levels.
Polygenic traits are transmitted by a single pair of genes
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Grandmother forgets a name and worries that she is "losing it"-you should reassure her that:
A. there are normal changes in cognitive speed and memory B. her memory may be slipping, but her reaction time will speed up C. if she lives long enough, it is likely she will get Alzheimer's disease D. daily intake of the supplement ginkgo biloba should improve her memory
Ruling out alternative theoretical explanations of results is the concern of ______ validity
a. internal b. construct c. external d. statistical