An educational psychologist seeks to obtain and analyze the academic records of students at a community college. This is an example of:
a. experimental research.
b. archival research.
c. a naturalistic observation.
d. none of these
B
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Throughout his discussions of mental processes and behavior, James emphasized the role of ____
a. environment b. evolution c. abandonment d. nurture
Suppose a small number of geese are born with a genetic mutation that makes them spend more time caring for their eggs. As a result, more chicks hatch from these eggs that then survive to reproduce themselves
According to the principle of natural selection, which of the following would be the likely result? A) Other genetic mutations would start occurring at a faster rate. B) The genetically inherited behavior would become more common after many generations. C) The genetically inherited behavior would become less common after many generations. D) The rate of genetic mutations would slow drastically.
Bill is 10 years old. He has been diagnosedwith severe ADHD, hyperactive/impulsive
type. Which one of the following is the best treatment protocol for Bill? a. Parental education and discipline b. A consistent parental management program and medication c. Parental education and attention training d. Medication alone
In classical conditioning, extinction occurs because the ________ is no longer paired with the ________
a. CS; UR b. US; UR c. CS; US d. CR; UR