Skinner found that if he randomly presented rewards to pigeons in a Skinner box, the pigeons ______
a. refused to eat the food
b. developed a series of trial and error behaviors in anttempt to get the reward
c. ceased all movement until the food pellets were andomly presented for a second time
d. developed a series of superstitious behaviors
D
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The case of Phineas Gage demonstrates __________.
A. the role of the brain in determining personality B. that even the most serious brain injuries need not lead to permanent alteration in behavior C. the role of the temporal lobe in controlling behavioral impulses D. the importance of a healthy cerebrovascular system
According to the research on self-efficacy, your motivation for doing well on a variety of tasks is influenced by:
A. how strongly you believe in your own capabilities B. the extent to which you resolved the Oedipus or Electra complex C. the ability to delay gratification D. how others treat your capability
If you argue that genetic/biological factors and psychological factors influence the development of sexual orientation, you adhere to the:
A. Home-hetero likelihood model B. Kinsey theory of sexual arousal C. interactive model of sexual orientation D. Masters and Johnson model of sexual response
Helen's students would most likely use which of the following techniques to evaluate aspects of Helen's teaching behaviors as well as such personality traits as helpfulness and enthusiasm?
a. personality questionnaire b. behavioral assessment scale c. rating scale d. situational test