Although different types of radical behaviorists disagree over elements of their theories, the primary factor that sets them apart from other types of psychologists who study personality and behavior is the idea that __________.
A. people choose their behavior on the basis of rational, conscious choice
B. people choose their behavior based on both conscious and unconscious motivations
C. people do not freely choose their own behaviors
D. people choose their behavior based on their understanding of moral values
C. people do not freely choose their own behaviors
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Describe two tactics other than physical violence, or the threat of physical violence, that police use to extract confessions from suspects. Also explain the conditions under which people are most likely to internalize a false confession
What will be an ideal response?
A professor looks out at her class and notices that Jackie is falling asleep. She says loudly, "Wouldn't you be more comfortable in your own bed, Jackie?" The professor is using a kind of directive known as
a. a metalinguistic message. b. establishing common ground. c. the communication of gist. d. an indirect request.
According to Lewin's field theory, a person's life space is:
A) the neighborhood in which he or she lives. B) the society and culture in which he or she lives. C) the total of all his or her possible behaviors. D) family, peers, and others with whom he or she has direct contact.
According to the opponent-process theory, if you stare at a red star for awhile
(e.g., 60 seconds), and then look at a plain sheet of white paper, you will see an afterimage of the star in which hue? a) yellow b) blue c) green d) red