In behavior modification, an event that alters the value of a stimulus as a reinforcer is referred to as a (an):
a. extinction burst
b. three-term contingency
c. discriminative stimulus
d. motivating operation
d
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Which of the following is true about the connection between the MMR vaccine and autism?
a. There is no scientific evidence that the MMR vaccine causes autism. b. The connection between MMR and autism remains unclear. c. There is strong scientific evidence that the MMR vaccine causes autism. d. The MMR vaccine causes autism if administered more than once.
Keisha visited an Asian nation, and, while in an orphanage, affectionately patted the small children on the head. She felt horrible when she was told that head patting was considered to be offensive. What concept does this best illustrate?
a. relativism c. materialism b. imperialism d. asceticism
Walking movements can be elicited in individuals paralyzed by spinal cord injury due to ______.
A. neural plasticity B. intact motor programs C. spinal cord regeneration D. central pattern generators
New professors often have to concentrate very hard to give a lecture, and monitor themselves carefully to make sure they're not talking too fast and that they are using appropriate and clear examples
More seasoned professors do not have to concentrate as much, and can talk clearly and engagingly, and keep an eye on students all at the same time. This example represents the transition from ________ thinking to ________ thinking as professors gain experience. a. automatic; controlled b. unconscious; conscious c. controlled; automatic d. random; systematic