Two Groups of People Watched a Videotape of an Automobile

question 41

Multiple Choice

Two groups of people watched a videotape of an automobile accident. One group was asked the question "Did you see the children getting off the school bus?" even though there was no school bus in the video. A week later, both groups were asked, "Did you see a school bus in the film?" What happened?

• A) Many participants in each group said "yes," and the probability of saying "yes" was the same for both groups.
• B) Participants who heard the first question were more likely to say "yes" to the second question than those who did not hear the first question.
• C) Participants who heard the first question were more likely to say "no" to the second question than those who did not hear the first question.
• D) Over 95% of participants in both groups accurately responded "no."

Recognize the role of antecedents and consequences in shaping behavior.

Understand the differences between positive and negative reinforcement, and positive and negative punishment.

Learn about stimulus generalization and discrimination.

Identify noncontingent reinforcement and its effects on behavior.

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Definitions:

Income Inequality

The unequal distribution of household or individual income across the various participants in an economy.

Developed Countries

Nations with relatively high levels of economic growth and security, characterized by stable governments, a high standard of living, and access to healthcare and education.

Unequal Income Distribution

A situation where income is distributed unevenly among a population, leading to disparities in wealth and living standards.

Developed Countries

Nations with relatively high levels of economic prosperity and standards of living, often characterized by high Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita.