In order to estimate the amount of TV watched by New York City adults, a sociologist surveys a random sample of adults from this city. All of the New York City adults constitute a _________
a. population c. statistic
b. sample d. parameter
A
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What refers to removing a reinforcing stimulus after a response that decreases the odds that the response will recur?
A. negative punishment B. extinction C. positive punishment D. latent punishment
An IQ below 70 would be an indication of a(n): ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Just before the race, a sprinter at a track meet tries to become angry by picturing a rival cheating. This is likely to noticeably increase his arousal level and
a. improve his performance. b. decrease his performance. c. have no effect on his performance. d. distract his rival so the rival will perform more poorly.
Expertise in the conduct and meanings of life is called ______.
A. concrete thinking B. abstract thought C. wisdom D. dialectical thinking