What was the "Skinner box" used to study?
a) operant conditioning
b) classical conditioning
c) social learning theory
d) systematic desensitization
a
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On which philosophical element of psychology do these two schools of thought disagree? a. determinism b. structuralism c. nature or nurture d. functionalism
The neurotransmitter _________ is found in the brain structure called the hippocampus
a. serotonin c. endorphins b. dopamine d. acetylcholine
Leila always feels threatened and anxious—imagining something awful is about to happen. But she is able to work and care for her family, although not as well as she would like. Leila is probably experiencing:
A) a generalized anxiety disorder. B) a hormonal imbalance. C) no specific problem; she just likes to worry. D) a specific fear response.
Alissa recently moved next door. Because of her health challenges, she is not enrolled at the local junior high school. She has not met anyone in the neighborhood but you. Alissa takes classes online and attempts to establish her friendships and a leap into a virtual community through social media. Based on the research presented in the chapter, it would be MOST reasonable to expect which of the
following? A) ?Alissa is most likely to share uplifting status updates and personal information. B) ?Alissa is most likely to share inappropriate status updates with little personal information. C) ?Alissa is most likely to share negative status updates and demonstrate dishonesty. D) ?Alissa is most likely to share positive information in an honest manner.