Nicky tends to bite his nails when he becomes nervous because it calms him down. Nicky's behavior is an example of
A) negative reinforcement.
B) generalization.
C) classical conditioning.
D) shaping.
Answer: A
Psychology
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a. true b. false
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If height and weight have a positive correlation, what does this tell you about the relationship between these variables?
a. Height and weight are unrelated. b. Taller people are almost never heavier, but there are exceptions to the rule. c. Shorter people tend to be heavier. d. Taller people are usually heavier, but there are exceptions to the rule.
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