Judy Cannot Remember Anything That Happened During Her 8:00 Am

question 95

Multiple Choice

Judy cannot remember anything that happened during her 8:00 am psychology class. Her roommate Juanita suggests that perhaps Judy slept throughout class. Judy, however, suggests that her brain was temporarily kidnapped by aliens from outer space. Most psychologists would prefer Juanita's explanation because it is more

• A) statistical.
• B) correlational.
• C) psychoanalytic.
• D) parsimonious.

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Definitions:

Differential Reinforcement

The process of reinforcing a specific behavior while also applying different reinforcement contingencies for other behaviors.

Backward Chaining

A teaching technique that involves breaking down a task into smaller parts and teaching the last step first, moving backwards towards the first step.

Interresponse Time

The temporal duration or interval between successive instances of a specific behavior.

Inappropriate Behavior

Actions or conduct deemed unacceptable or not suitable for a given context or situation, often violating social norms or expectations.