In the study in which U.S. participants were told to select a gift and shown a group of three green pens and one orange pen, what were the Americans more likely to select?
a. one green pen
b. two green pens
c. the orange pen
d. three green pens
Answer: C: the orange pen
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A. create an association between stimuli; create an association between behavior and consequences B. create an expectation that a conditioned stimulus will lead to behavior; increase or decrease the rate of some behavior C. decrease the rate of some behavior; increase the rate of some behavior D. increase or decrease the rate of some behavior; create a new response to a neutral stimulus
When a child uses a word too broadly, he or she is committing an error of _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Your text gives practical advice for a woman who is physically confronted or attacked by a man in a public place. In order to receive help, it is recommended that the woman shout
A) "I don't know why I ever married you!" B) "I don't know you!" C) "I know why you are doing this!" D) "I don't know why we can't get along!"
In one variation of his original experiment, Milgram arranged for a second confederate (posing as a fellow participant) to assume command in the experimenter's absence. As a result of this manipulation:
A. participants became more positive about their roles in this cohesive group and some even became enthusiastic. B. the teachers competed with him and with each other for the role of leader. C. most teachers agreed to comply with the orders of their fellow group member. D. 80% of the teachers refused to comply fully.