When Max's Father Installed a New Ceiling Fan in His

question 43

Multiple Choice

When Max's father installed a new ceiling fan in his room, the "whirring" sound initially disturbed Max's sleep. After a few nights, however, Max was back to sleeping normally, as if the fan did not bother him at all. Which of the components of the information processing model explains how he was able to "filter out" the noise?

• A) attention
• B) habituation
• C) mental hardware
• D) mental software

Understand the significance of response rates and their impact on research validity.

Recognize biases and problems in survey research and strategies to counteract them.

Describe the uses of different data analysis techniques and statistical measures in survey research.

Understand the gender perspectives and considerations in constructing surveys.

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Definitions:

Mild Punishers

Interventions or consequences designed to decrease a behavior's occurrence, which are not severe or harsh.

Flooding

A behavioral therapy technique used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders by exposing the patient to their fear at its most intense level, without any danger, to eliminate the fear response.

Extinction

The process through which a conditioned response decreases or disappears over time as it is no longer reinforced or paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

Avoidance Behavior

Actions taken to prevent or avoid the occurrence of an unpleasant stimulus or scenario.