With operant conditioning, a(n) ____________________ schedule is one in which the reinforcement is delivered only some of the time after the response has occurred

Horoscopes, which predict a person's future based on his or her birth date, have been popular since antiquity. Part of the appeal of believing in horoscopes is that:

A) they reduce stress because the convince people that events are predetermined and out of their control. B) they encourage optimistic thinking. C) they provide a sense of order and structure to random and uncontrollable events. D) they provide an alternative the pessimistic explanatory style.

Pilar is giving tips to her local school board about how to make high schools more responsive to teenagers' needs. Based on this chapter, which is NOT a recommendation she should make?

a) "Consider starting high school later in the day." b) "Institute more arts offerings and school-based service-learning classes." c) "Provide more hands-on work that allows teens to think independently." d) "Offer more discipline."