Austin chose not to study for his first psychology exam and received a failing grade. As a result, he studied for the second exam and even attended study groups. For Austin, receiving a failing grade on the first exam is an example of a:
a. positive reinforcement.
b. negative reinforcement.
c. positive punishment.
d. negative punishment.
c
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Under the spreading activation model, which of the following concepts or properties would have the weakest connection with the word rose for most people?
a. ?aunt b. ?flower c. ?red d. ?fragrant
At later stages of the neuron's development, neurotrophins ____.
A. increase the branching of axons B. cause the neuron's death C. become converted into myelin D. connect the axon to axons of adjoining cells
Two-year-old Grace believes that words are for talking about people's feelings and needs. Her vocabulary consists of many social formulas and pronouns. Grace uses
A) a referential style. B) an expressive style. C) telegraphic speech. D) infant-directed speech.
Which of the following statements is consistent with the parental imperative theory?
A) Gender role identity is maintained during active parenting years to help ensure survival of the children. B) Androgyny is maintained during active parenting years to help ensure survival of the children. C) Both mothers and fathers become more masculine as their children reach adulthood. D) Both mothers and fathers become more feminine as their children reach adulthood.