Adoption Studies

question 23

Multiple Choice

Adoption studies:

• A)Lack the control of a real experiment because researchers cannot manipulate the adoption variable
• B)Have shown that rearing children apart from their biological parents has no effect on their intelligence
• C)Are worse than family studies in determining the heritability of a trait
• D)Completely control for environmental influences

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Definitions:

Punishment

A process in behavior analysis and modification, which involves applying an undesired or negative stimulus to decrease or eliminate an undesirable behavior.

Rate of Response

A measurement in behavioral psychology that indicates how often a behavior is performed within a set period of time.

Contingencies

In the context of behavior, it refers to the dependence of certain outcomes on specific conditions or actions.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior or increases the likelihood of its repetition.