Which of the following theorists is most closely associated with behavioral theory?
a. Sigmund Freud
b. Jean Piaget
c. B. F. Skinner
d. Lev Vygotsky
c
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In discussing the implications of birth order for personality development, Adler stated that:
a. it was the order of birth itself that caused the person to develop in a particular direction b. it was the unique set of experiences within the family which had important implications for development c. birth order had no impact on the individual's development d. birth order was more likely to have a strong impact on the development of females, but not males
Research on the consequences of corporal punishment reveals that in African-American families,
A) the more mothers discipline physically in childhood, the less their teenagers display angry, acting out behavior. B) when parents resort to physical punishment, they are often highly agitated and rejecting of the child. C) the more mothers discipline physically in childhood, the more their teenagers display angry, acting out behavior. D) physical punishment is generally considered wrong, as it contributes to poor self-esteem.
Which of the following best describes the difference between a stimulus and a response?
A. A stimulus is learned through experience and a response is reflexive. B. A stimulus evokes a response and a response occur as a result of a stimulus. C. A response always precedes the onset of a stimulus. D. A stimulus is an innate behavior and a response develops from experience.
Which research method involves watching
behaviors as they occur without intervening or altering the behaviors in any way? a) case study b) experiment c) correlational studies d) naturalistic observation