Skinner and Two Students Discovered Shaping in the Course of Teaching

question 6

Multiple Choice

Skinner and two students discovered shaping in the course of teaching a pigeon to ________.

• A) dance
• B) bowl
• C) jump rope
• D) peck at a sign that said, "Peck."

Explain the influence of availability and representativeness heuristics on judgment and decision-making.

Recognize the importance of framing and context in the application of heuristics.

Analyze the role of stereotypes and misinformation in shaping judgments based on the availability heuristic.

Understand the interdependencies between humans and their physical environment.

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

The process by which potential research participants are informed of the nature of the research and given the opportunity to sign or not sign a voluntary agreement to participate.

Confidentiality

The assurance given to research participants that the researcher will not release any information that will identify them. The researcher can link information that participants provide to the identity of the person providing it.

Anonymity

A condition of being anonymous, where an individual's identity is unknown or concealed.

Debriefing

The process of ensuring that research participants receive a follow-up explanation of the research when it is completed.