A requirement of all empirical research in psychology is:
a) An attempt to determine the causes of observed relationships.
b) The collection of observable data.
c) Describing relationships between different characteristics.
d) Intensive study of individuals.
b
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Fred is 82. He refuses to stop driving because "Giving up my wheels would mean I couldn't take care of myself anymore. I would have to go into a home or depend on my children to take me everywhere." Based on this chapter, Fred's response is:
a) normal, but somewhat dangerous. b) unusual; most older adults give up driving. c) appropriate, as Fred should be completely safe. d) inappropriate; Fred can ask his family for help.
When a stimulus is removed from a person or animal, resulting in a decrease in the probability of response, it is known as _____
A) positive punishment B) negative punishment C) punishing reinforcement D) negative reinforcement