For most psychologists, control refers to
a. punishment of unwanted responses.
b. legal limitations on the use of conditioning principles.
c. techniques for reducing personal freedom of choice.
d. altering conditions that influence behavior.
D
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Thorndike (1913) found that the consequences of a response strengthen the connection between that response and some stimulus in the environment. He called this strengthening the:
a. law of effect b. Thorndike's learning hypothesis c. classical conditioning law d. preparedness hypothesis
As part of an assignment, Linda's class was asked to complete an anonymous questionnaire on sexual discrimination. Which research method was Linda's professor using?
a. field experiment b. survey c. naturalistic observation d. laboratory experiment
A key factor to consider when reading about the results of a study on the Internet, in a newspaper, or in a news magazine is to
A) consider the source of the information. B) determine how well it fits with what others have told you in the past. C) rely on your common sense or "gut" intuition. D) popular media outlets always have inaccurate information.