Thorndike developed _________ from his work with cats in a puzzle box.

A. the law of shaping
B. the law of contingency
C. the law of effect
D. the law of parsimony
E. the law of learning


C. the law of effect

Psychology

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In 2009 persons with a primary diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or other dementia

a. were not admitted to American hospice programs b. were only admitted to American hospice programs if they had early onset Alzheimer's disease c. constituted 3% of admissions to American hospice programs d. constituted over 11% of admissions to American hospice programs e. constituted nearly 48% of admissions to American hospice programs

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The tendency for a stationary light viewed against darkness to look as though it's moving is called:

a. the synthesizing process. b. the autokinetic effect. c. the kinetic depth effect. d. motion parallax.

Psychology

A process called ________ is comparing and evaluating opinions, abilities, and even physical changes

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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What trait reflects the tendency to be a masterful, forceful leader who enjoys being the center of attention, and has been found to be strongly associated with genetic factors?

a) Neuroticism b) Social potency c) Extroversion d) Traditionalism

Psychology