A negative reinforcer is ______.
a. a pleasing consequence that results from something liked being added to the situation
b. a consequence that makes one less happy
c. a pleasing consequence that results from something disliked being removed from the situation
d. a consequence that reduces the likelihood of making the behavior again
Ans: C
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Early maturation in girls is associated with higher levels of
A. sexual abstinence when compared to late maturing girls. B. self-efficacy, especially in the adolescent years. C. vulnerability for depression and eating disorders. D. self-esteem throughout life.
In the 1993 case of Daubert v. Merrell Dow, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that __________________.
A. the standard for competence to stand trial would be applied in federal courts to other competence questions that arise in the criminal justice process B. federal judges could decide whether expert testimony has a sufficiently relevant and reliable scientific foundation to be admitted into evidence C. adjudicative competence is a clearer description of the various capacities that criminal defendants need in different legal context D. expert opinions that are provided by those with technical or professional skills, such as clinicians, are not admissible in court
Older people rely on ________ in emergencies.
A. themselves B. neighbors C. siblings D. children
When Lewin declared, “Research that produces nothing but ______ will not suffice,” he was criticizing psychology for being too focused on academics.
a. data b. books c. knowledge d. facts