In a Series of Laboratory Experiments, Psychologists Harry and Margaret

question 6

Multiple Choice

In a series of laboratory experiments, psychologists Harry and Margaret Harlow attempted to demonstrate __________.

• A) the effects of social isolation on nonhuman primates raised without contact with others of their own species
• B) that human development occurs in three stages that reflect different levels of the personality
• C) how conflicts that coincide with major changes in a person's social environment can be resolved in a positive manner
• D) that cognitive development occurs in stages that are significantly different for human and nonhuman primates

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, which in turn affects the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Law Of Effect

A principle in psychology that suggests behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, whereas behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely.

Thorndike

American psychologist famous for his work on learning theory that led to the development of operant conditioning within behaviorism.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a reflexive response without any prior learning.