Although both Skinner and Freud believed that humans are not in control of their behavior, Skinner was more optimistic because he suggested that
a) compared to animals, humans do have some control.
b) humans are content knowing that they lack control.
c) humans could be controlled more effectively through technology.
d) humans might gain a measure of control through self-understanding.
Answer: c) humans could be controlled more effectively through technology.
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A) The damage caused by Rh incompatibility can be avoided if the mother receives a blood transfusion during delivery. B) Rh-positive blood is dominant and Rh-negative blood is recessive, so the chances are good that a baby will be Rh-positive. C) Rh-positive babies are routinely given a vaccine at birth to prevent the buildup of harmful Rh antibodies. D) The harmful effects of Rh incompatibility can be prevented if the newborn is immediately placed on a diet low in phenylalanine.
Research has shown that birth order has a __________
a. profound effect on personality b. relatively small effect on personality c. significant effect for girls, but not for boys d. significant effect for boys, but not girls