Imagine a test that determines your IQ score by this formula: Length of head divided by width of head multiplied by 100 . What, if anything, can we predict about this test?
a. It will have high reliability and high validity.
b. It will have high reliability and low validity.
c. It will have low reliability and low validity.
d. We can make none of these predictions.
b
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Constance used to really enjoy playing softball on her school team, but last week she got hit in the head by a line drive, and since then she hasn't wanted to play softball. Based on what is known about operant conditioning, you should conclude that for Constance, being hit by a line drive acted as a:
a. negative punisher for playing baseball b. negative reinforcer for playing baseball c. positive punisher for playing baseball d. conditioned stimulus for playing baseball
What evidence supports the notions that both nature and nurture have roles in motor development?
What will be an ideal response?
In a lab, Albert is conditioned to fear a white mouse. However, after leaving the lab, he not only continues to fear white mice; he also demonstrates fear of other white, fluffy objects (e.g., Santa Claus’ beard, white bunnies). Which of the following behavior therapy terms best describes what has happened to Albert?
A. Discrimination B. Operant conditioning C. Generalization D. Stimulus expansion
Health psychologists can increase compliance with medical regimens by doing all of the following EXCEPT
A. serving as liaisons between the medical provider and the patient. B. thoroughly educating the patient on the proposed treatment. C. aiding the patient in bolstering his or her social support systems. D. applying the operant technique of positive punishment to inconsistent patients.