According to B.F. Skinner, what happens as a result of positive reinforcement?

an animal or person does the same action again

the concept of right or good conduct

emphasizes the importance of unconscious motives in human behavior

the science of human behavior and mental processes

theory that experiences often remind us of similar experiences in the past

idea that our perceptions of objects are more than the sums of their parts

people who share a common culture, race, or national origin

concerned with how mental processes help organisms adapt to environments

concerned with the scientific study of observable actions

a statement that attempts to explain why things are the way they are

concerned with discovering the basic elements of consciousness

social-learning theory

theory that people can change their environments or create new ones

industrial psychology

branch of psychology that deals with people and work

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Psychology Chapter 1

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According to B.F. Skinner, what happens as a result of positive reinforcement?
that behavior is discouraged
an animal or person does the same action again
children are less likely to act out.
people become better people
2
morality
any action that other people can observe or measure
a basic truth or law
the concept of right or good conduct
the scientific study of behavior and mental processes
3
Introspection means "looking at others"
True
False
4
This man established psychology as a field of study
Wilhelm Wundt
John B. Watson
B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
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Psychologist interested in helping individual students with learning problems
educational psychologist
school psychologist
6
Cognitive activities include wrestling, doing sudoku, writing letters, and inventing things
False
True
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psychoanalysis
emphasizes the importance of unconscious motives in human behavior
theory that experiences often remind us of similar experiences in the past
concerned with how mental processes help organisms adapt to environments
theory that people can change their environments or create new ones
8
You generally feel anxious and need someone to treat that anxiety. What kind of psychologist would you see?
developmental psychologist
industrial psychologist
clinical psychologist
sports psychologist
9
Cognitive activities are mental processes, such as dreams, perceptions, thoughts, and memories.
True
False
10
According to cognitive psychologists, the environment influences people's behavior
False
True
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psychology
the science of human behavior and mental processes
idea that our perceptions of objects are more than the sums of their parts
theory that people can change their environments or create new ones
theory that experiences often remind us of similar experiences in the past
12
principle
group of people who share a common culture, race, or national origin
the best band player in a section
a basic truth or law
the person who runs a school (Ms. Williams)
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associationism
theory that experiences often remind us of similar experiences in the past
concerned with the scientific study of observable actions
group of people who share a common culture, race, or national origin
theory that people can change their environments or create new ones
14
Most psychologists are interested mainly in animal behavior.
False
True
15
Gestalt psychology
idea that our perceptions of objects are more than the sums of their parts
emphasizes the importance of unconscious motives in human behavior
concerned with the scientific study of observable actions
concerned with how mental processes help organisms adapt to environments
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cognitive activities
psychoanalysis
mental activities
emphasizes the importance of unconscious motives in human behavior
brain teasers
17
What phrase, dating back to ancient Greece, has remained a motto of psychological study?
A mind is a terrible thing to waste
The pen is mightier than the sword
Ball is life
Know thyself
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ethnic group
people who get along together
psychologists that study race
traditional bands
people who share a common culture, race, or national origin
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functionalism
concerned with the scientific study of observable actions
theory that people can change their environments or create new ones
theory that experiences often remind us of similar experiences in the past
concerned with how mental processes help organisms adapt to environments
20
behaviorism
concerned with the scientific study of observable actions
emphasizes the importance of unconscious motives in human behavior
idea that our perceptions of objects are more than the sums of their parts
concerned with how mental processes help organisms adapt to environments
21
Society and the interactions of individuals are the focus of the physical sciences, including history and economics.
False
True
22
A psychologist can prescribe medication to patients.
False
True
23
Sigmund Freud founded the field of psychoanalysis
True
False
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theory
any action that other people can observe or measure
the concept of right or good conduct
a statement that attempts to explain why things are the way they are
a basic truth or law
25
Sigmund Freud was a humanist who strongly believed in the free will of humans
False
True
26
William James created the first psychology lab
False
True
27
Researchers use psychological constructs to describe things that cannot be seen, touched, or measured directly.
True
False
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structuralism
concerned with the scientific study of observable actions
concerned with how mental processes help organisms adapt to environments
concerned with discovering the basic elements of consciousness
theory that people can change their environments or create new ones
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social-learning theory
theory that people can change their environments or create new ones
idea that our perceptions of objects are more than the sums of their parts
theory that experiences often remind us of similar experiences in the past
concerned with how mental processes help organisms adapt to environments
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industrial psychology
branch of psychology that deals with people and work
album by Pink Floyd
how machines feel
psychology that examines the relationships between behavior and health

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