Ahmen adopts a dog from the local animal shelter. When Ahmen's mother comes home that day, she runs to the dog to pet her, but the dog cowers and puts her tail between her legs. The dog continues to exhibit this response whenever Ahmen's mother approaches her. Eventually, after several weeks, the dog cowers less until finally, Ahmen's mother is able to pet the dog. What the dog has learned is that Ahmen's mother will not harm her; therefore, her response decreases with time. This is an example of:
A. reward and punishment
B. habituation
C. tabula rosa
D. ethology
B. habituation
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a. the Kuhlmann-Anderson Test. b. the Cognitive Abilities Test. c. the Henmon-Nelson Test. d. the Cooperative School and College Ability Tests.
According to the text, which is the major area of concern regarding the questionable objectivity of jurors?
a. the inability of jurors to set aside biases, attitudes, and values when reaching a verdict b. the degree to which females on juries bias male jurors toward the prosecution's side c. the ability of jurors to reach consensus d. the tendency of jurors to remain objective throughout a trial
Which of the following statements is correct?
a) A psychologist has no medical training. b) A psychiatrist generally goes to graduate school, not medical school. c) Psychiatric social workers can prescribe medication. d) An M.D. and a Ph.D. are pretty much the same thing.
refers to a persistent, broad-spectrum belief in and anticipation of undesirable, negative, or damaging outcomes
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).