When Skyler was first training his dog, Smooches, to heel he would give Smooches a treat when she stayed close during walks. Now Smooches stays right by Skyler's side, even when she is not on her leash. In this case,
a. the dog treats were negative reinforcers for staying close.
b. the staying close was a positive reinforcer for receiving dog treats.
c. the staying close was a negative reinforcer for receiving dog treats.
d. the dog treats were positive reinforcers for staying close.
D
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a. is random and meaningless. b. shows a lack of cognitive development. c. shows a lack of gross motor skills. d. often demonstrates meaningful patterns.
Which statement by a young child would indicate that she is using an expressive style? a. "Two plus two equals four."
b. "That animal is called a horse.". c. "Let's play.". d. "Baba dada.".
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a. thicker b. thinner and more brittle c. longer d. shorter
Which of the following is true about social psychologists' interest in social problems?
a. Contemporary social psychologists are not interested in social problems. b. Interest in social problems has arisen only in the last decade. c. Social problems have been a concern since the beginning of social psychology. d. Social problems are too complex to be addressed by social psychologists.