Skinner's box:
a. contained a bar/key that the cat could manipulate to obtain a reward.
b. used punishment to decrease the occurrence of an undesired behavior.
c. contained a bell and a tool to measure salivation.
d. videotaped the cat's behavior in its natural environment.
A. The Skinner Box delivered a reward if the animal triggered the right spot.
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Davon is an archaeologist on a desert expedition studying a newly discovered civilization. Further exploration of this discovery will require one person to jump into a mysterious tunnel of unknown depth that leads to an unknown destination. Davon has two assistants who he is considering for the task, one is 19 years old and the other is 45 years old. Research on age and decision making suggests what is most likely to occur?
A. His older assistant is more likely to agree to the risky assignment if he is to complete it alone. B. His younger assistant is more likely to agree to the risky assignment if he can complete it with someone else. C. His younger assistant is more likely to agree to the risky assignment. D. His older assistant is more likely to agree to the risky assignment.
In Medina v. California (1992), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that ____________.
A. a coerced confession is not admissible B. a state can require a criminal defendant to bear the burden of proof in a competence hearing C. competence to stand trial and competence to plead guilty are two distinct entities D. standard of clear and convincing evidence is the necessary standard of proof in competency hearings
Describe the size differences between a 3-year-old and a 6-year-old in a developed country.
What will be an ideal response?