Regarding the theories of personality, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Each theory has added to our understanding by providing a sort of lens throughwhich human behavior can be viewed
b. The best way to judge a theory is in terms of its usefulness.
c. Theories cannot be fully proved or disproved.
d. Since theories are neither true nor false, their implications or predictions should be considered faulty and unreliable.
D
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Which statement about primary reinforcers is TRUE?
A) Primary reinforcers include handshakes, smiles, and trophies. B) Primary reinforcers have little to do with the majority of daily reinforcers and punishers. C) Primary reinforcers acquire value through classical conditioning. D) Primary reinforcers do not help satisfy biological needs.
Researchers who study twins in adoptive homes attempt to
a. determine evidence for a genetic role in the appearance of a trait. b. sort out the effects of nature vs. nurture. c. rule out environmental influences. d. all of these.
Three-month-old Jefferson will probably listen longer to __________ than to __________
A) pure tones; voices B) pure tones; noises C) human speech; nonspeech sounds D) a foreign language; his native language
George suffers from sleep apnea. He is likely to experience all of the following EXCEPT______
a. muscle tone loss after expressions of emotion b. breathing difficulties at night c. exhaustion during waking hours d. arousal just short of consciousness with great frequency at night