Erica's parents are concerned about her frequent tantrums. After consulting a parenting handbook, they decide to apply Skinner's theory of positive reinforcement, by praising and rewarding her for good behavior
In particular, the theory allows them to predict that Erika
A) will sleep better at night.
B) will develop better language skills
C) will have fewer tantrums.
D) will improve her reading ability.
A) will sleep better at night. Theories allow prediction of future behavior and events. By applying a theory, Erica's parents can predict how it will influence her.
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a) because memory cannot be studied objectively b) to demonstrate that all of our memories are different c) because we cannot observe memory directly d) because people's attitudes and opinions change so much over time
What is a paradox?
a. The tendency to freeze up and do nothing in new situations. b. The tendency not to observe ourselves and others. c. In attempting to make something better we often make it worse. d. Stirring up trouble for fun.