The probability of repeating a response is increased by which of the following consequences?
a. punishment
b. response cost
c. nonreinforcement
d. negative reinforcement
ANSWER: d
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A. learn B. stimulus C. uncondition D. acquire
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A. a low likelihood of having prejudicial attitudes. B. acceptance of very traditional values. C. a willingness to unquestioningly follow the orders of authority figures. D. a tendency to view the world as a threatening place.
According to the text, which of the following is a limitation to cybernetic theory?
a. Human behavior is self-regulated. b. One's control theory does not deal with the issue of learned resourcefulness . c. The action required to bring a behavior closer to a standard is usually available. d. Psychological systems are more complex than mechanical.
An engineering psychologist helps redesign a car to make it safer and more fuel efficient. The psychologist's work reflects which of psychology's goals?
a. description b. understanding c. prediction d. control