When a pig earns reinforcers for carrying a napkin from one table to another, it eventually starts dropping it and rooting at it on the ground. This scenario is an example of _________ in which a _________ pattern gradually emerges and replaces the operant behavior that one is attempting to condition
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
instinctive drift; fixed action
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Psychologists who give potential employees tests that determine what kind of job those employees might best perform are interested in the goal of __________
a) prediction. b) explanation. c) description. d) control.
Six-year-old Qualo frequently crosses gender lines, preferring to play with dolls than cars or trucks. How will Qualo's peers likely respond to his behavior?
A) Girls will be more critical of Qualo's behavior than boys. B) Boys will try to find common interests with Qualo so everyone can play together. C) Even if Qualo does engage in "masculine" activities, he will be ostracized by other boys. D) Boys will defend Qualo's right to play with dolls instead of cars or trucks.
Compared to earlier estimates about the total number of genes in the human genome, it now appears that there are:
a. about 10 times more genes than previously thought b. about twice as many genes as previously thought c. about the same number of genes as was predicted by Watson and Crick in 1954 d. somewhat fewer genes than previously thought
Ali, Bao, Cyle, and Dan all work in a high-pressure sales environment. They all have done relatively well in their jobs over the past couple years. However, this last quarter has been tough for the entire company. Based on the backgrounds described below, who of the sales force is MOST at risk for a stress-related illness?
A) ?Ali, who lives alone but has a number of acquaintances at the coffee shop. B) ?Bao, who lives alone and just prefers to keep to himself. C) ?Cyle, who lives with his girlfriend and is considered the "life of the party." D) ?Dan, who lives alone but Skypes with his friends from back home.