In her developmental psychology classes, Dr. Windham utilizes problem-based learning, which involves presenting
the students with open-ended real-life cases. The students must determine the important aspects of the problem and then come up with a plan of action to solve the problem using their textbook and notes. Dr. Windham is using a type of
a. instrumental learning.
b. rote learning.
c. respondent conditioning.
d. guided discovery.
ANSWER: d
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The government asks researchers to review research on the influence of violent games on aggressive thoughts and behavior. Which of these is the best summary of what they will find?
a) To date, the effect has been so limited that it is likely to be of no concern to the general public. b) Both correlational and experimental research point to the conclusion that exposure to violent games increases aggression. c) Although such an effect has been shown repeatedly in correlational research, it has yet to be demonstrated in experimental work. d) Occasional examples of violent teenagers and adults who play violent games have led the public to the false impression that there is a cause and effect relation.
Macie is afraid of clowns, and her therapist puts her in a room with many nice clowns with happy face makeup. Initially, Macie feels a lot of anxiety, but her therapist wants her to stay in the room until her anxiety subsides. This is a form of therapy known as __________.
A. systematic desensitization B. exposure C. flooding D. shaping
If a researcher was interested in learning how children's moral development changes between the ages of 3 and 15, the researcher may follow them until they are 15, testing them periodically. This research strategy is known as _________ research
a) developmental b) longitudinal c) sequential d) cross-sectional