The following statement describes experimental results of which of the following: "Behaviors that are reinforced by positive outcomes increase in frequency, whereas behaviors that are followed by negative outcomes decrease in frequency"?

a. Vygotsky c. Skinner
b. Erikson d. Bronfenbrenner

C

Psychology

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Mary is playing with her infant daughter Rose. Mary responds to Rose's facial expressions by mimicking and exaggerating the same expressions. All of a sudden Mary's face becomes blank and she does not show any emotion. How is Rose likely to respond?

Rose will probably frown, fuss, drool, and look away from her mother. Rose will be glad for the break and will probably fall asleep. Rose will exaggerate her mother's facial expression. Rose will smile and coo even more to try to get her mother to respond.

Psychology

In a signal detection task, the participant says that he detects a signal and a signal was present. This is called a ____________

A) hit B) false alarm C) miss D) correct rejection

Psychology