For every pizza he delivers on time, Matthew gets a reward point. Matthew's delivery time is being reinforced according to a ________.
A. variable-interval (VI) schedule
B. fixed-interval (FI) schedule
C. variable-ratio (VR) schedule
D. fixed-ratio (FR) schedule
Answer: D
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The test assumptions for a one-way between-subjects ______ are the same as those for the independent samples t test.
A. two-sample t test B. analysis of variance (ANOVA) C. independent samples t test D. paired/related samples t test
In an early experiment done by Neal Miller, some rats were stimulated in their pleasure centers if they lowered their heart rates. Other rats were stimulated when they raised their heart rates. They all managed to learn to change their heart rates. This is an example of
a. negative reinforcement. c. biofeedback training. b. classical conditioning. d. classical reinforcement.
Imagine that you see the textbook authors on television talking with Larry King about popular psychology. What point are you most likely to hear them make?
A) All information from popular psychology and/or self-help is useless. B) Beware of exaggerated claims without supporting evidence. Correct. Remember that exaggerated claims require extraordinary evidence. When such evidence is absent, there is something to be wary of! C) Psychology and medicine often marginalize those with ideas that differ from conventional wisdom. D) Self-help therapies are rigorously tested before people can write books about them. Incorrect. While some self-help programs are probably effective, a majority of them have not been supported by scientific research.
The sleep of seniors may be more easily disrupted due to less frequent
A. REM episodes. B. sleep spindles. C. K-complexes. D. myoclonia.