To determine whether attendance at sports events is an operant reinforcer for a particular teenager, such attendance would have to
a. be demonstrated to be universally rewarding.
b. increase the probability of the recurrence of the behavior it followed.
c. meet a long list of criteria that includes adaptability and reliability.
d. be demonstratively associated to a basic biological need.
B
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What does a Likert scale measure?
a. Memory b. Attitudes c. Mental illness d. Obedience
Olin and Bob are neighbors. Olin loves birds and his father works for the zoo. He has been to a dozen bird sanctuaries, and he and his dad go on bird watching hikes once a month. In contrast, Bob doesn't think much about birds. His only contact with them is in his backyard. It would be correct to say that Olin's standard probably involves
a. more prototypes than Bob's. b. more exemplars than Bob's. c. more prototypes and more exemplars than Bob's. d. the same prototypes and exemplars as Bob's.
Cassie is 3 years old and just witnessed her friend Sara fall from her tricycle and skin her knee. Sara starts to cry and the teacher hurries toward her
Explore Cassie's possible reactions to this incident, considering recent research on mirror neurons. What will be an ideal response
A mild degree of pain releases the neurotransmitter ____. A more intense pain also releases ____.
A. glutamate; substance P B. GABA; substance P C. glutamate; dopamine D. GABA; dopamine