The tendency to respond to a stimulus that is similar to the original conditioned stimulus is called _____________
a) stimulus generalization
b) stimulus adaptation
c) response generalization
d) transfer of habit strength
C
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A. form an impermeable barrier to all substances foreign to the cell B. package neurotransmitters C. provide oxygen and nutrients for the cell D. selectively allow substances to enter or leave the cell
A box used in operant conditioning of animals, which limits the available responses and thus increases the likelihood that the desired response will occur, is called a ________ box
a. Skinner b. Watson c. trial d. response
Describe the characteristics both pros and cons of part-time work in adolescence. Be sure to discuss the hours and types of jobs at which adolescents work.
What will be an ideal response?
Because psychology involves trying to understand complex and abstract concepts, researchers need to develop ________ in order to make useful measurements of those concepts
a. operational definitions b. hypothetical constructs c. literature searches d. independent variables