Which of the following is NOT an example of an operant?
a. A dog salivates after seeing a bowl of meat.
b. One-month-old Jamie sucks on a nipple in order to hear her mother's voice.
c. A rat presses a lever to receive a food pellet.
d. Sam tells a joke that has previously evoked much laughter.
e. Abe repeatedly presses a button on a toy, because he likes the loud sound it makes.
a. A dog salivates after seeing a bowl of meat.
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a. employees he knows very well. b. employees he does not know well. c. male employees. d. female employees.
Which statement concerning physical fitness for aging adults is most accurate?
a. For people who lead an inactive life, there is less of a decline in physical capacity than for those who engage in regular fitness activity, particularly after the age of 60. b. After the age of 75, regular physical fitness activity can build muscle strength and help a person maintain cognitive functioning. c. Maintenance of optimal physical condition in very old age depends primarily on having been active in adolescence. d. Overweight people are better off reducing their physical activity after age 65.
A teacher shows students a film demonstrating what they should do in case of a fire. Which component of behavioral skills training involves demonstrating the correct behavior for the learner?
a. rehearsal b. instruction c. modeling d. feedback
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a. ?biological b. ?integrated c. ?social d. ?cognitive