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Suppose your friend smiles after you give her a compliment. As a result, you
are now more likely to compliment her in the future. This is best described as
an example of
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classical conditioning.
cognitive learning.
observational learning.
operant conditioning.
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According to Skinner, operant conditioning is quite similar to the principle of
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homeostasis
natural selection.
gravity
relativity
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As I look at the spotlight, I am reminded of the sun. This is best described as
an example of Aristotle’s law of
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contiguity
contrast
proximity
similarity
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Which of the following behaviorists would be most interested in
manipulating the degree to which a rat has been food deprived?
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Watson
Tolman
Bandura
Hull
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Watson’s specific theory of learning was
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an S-R theory.
derived largely from Pavlov’s work on classical conditioning.
both a and b
neither a and b
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Who among the following would most likely contend that thoughts and
feelings are a function of the environment and should be studied as such?
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Hull
Bandura
Skinner
Descartes
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“A person is both a physical being and a spiritual being.” The person whose
philosophical assumptions are most in agreement with this statement is
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Aristotle
Locke
Descartes
Skinner
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This behaviorist believes that our behavior is often strongly influenced by the
beliefs we have about our own abilities.
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Bandura
Tolman
Hull
Skinner
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Julienne thinks that her poor marks are the result of low self-esteem which in
turn is due to an unconscious fear of success. James thinks that Julienne’s
poor marks are the result of insufficient studying. According to the law of
_____, the explanation that is more likely correct is _____.
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parsimony; James’
perseverance; Julienne’s
perseverance; James’
parsimony; Julienne’s
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“What purpose is served by our ability to dream?” This question would most
likely be asked by a psychologist who follows the approach known as
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associationism
structuralism
mind-body dualism.
functionalism