Based on your understanding of behaviorism, how would a modern behaviorist be most likely to study memory?
A. By studying a group of patients with memory disorders
B. By asking participants to introspect during a memorization task
C. By measuring brain activity during a memorization task
D. By measuring accuracy and reaction time in a memorization task
Answer: D
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A. Relationally aggressive children seek out children who are high in hostile aggression as friends. B. Generally, those children who are high in physical aggression are well liked by peers. C. Relational aggression has been associated with increased social influence and popularity. D. School-age children are most likely to be instrumental aggressors.
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A friend says that she has heard that social factors can influence a woman's childbirth experience. According to the information in Chapter 10, you should reply,
a. "No, the mother may be happier if someone stays with her during labor and delivery, but there are no consistent advantages, as far as her actual childbirth.". b. "No, the mother is actually more self-conscious and nervous if someone stays with her during labor and delivery.". c. "Yes, in Canadian and US research, a woman has fewer complications if she has the same nurse staying with her during labor and delivery.". d. "Unfortunately, there has been no well-controlled research on this important topic.".