Marcus has a flat tire on the way to work. He curses and says, "This always happens to me!" Marcus has known for several months that he needs to buy new tires for his car. This is an example of which of the following?
A) Self-efficacy
B) Self-denial
C) An external locus of control
D) An internal locus of control
C
Psychology
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The researcher most associated with operant conditioning is:
Ivan Pavlov. B. F. Skinner. John B. Watson. Lev Vygotsky.
Psychology
Kia and her friend are discussing why so many child actors become troubled adults. Kia says, "Obviously they were spoiled as children, which made them unprepared to become adults." From a scientific point of view, what is wrong with Kia's statement?
A) It is based on anecdotal evidence. B) It is an appeal to authority. C) It is an appeal to common sense. D) Nothing; it is a well-supported conclusion.
Psychology