For Her Research Methods Class, Serena Plans to Interview Several

question 36

Multiple Choice

For her research methods class, Serena plans to interview several teachers about their attitude toward teaching children who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) . This is an example of what type of measurement?

• A)Self-report measurement
• B)Observational measurement
• C)Physiological measurement
• D)Archival measurement

Distinguish between fixed and variable schedules of reinforcement.

Recognize applications of operant conditioning in everyday life.

Describe the extinction process and factors influencing it.

Appreciate the role of reinforcement in learning and behavior change.

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Definitions:

Self-Concept

An individual's perception of themselves, encompassing beliefs, feelings, and perceptions about one's abilities, characteristics, and values.

Significant Other

A person with whom someone has an important, intimate relationship that deeply influences their life.

Superego

The superego is a component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the ethical and moral part of the psyche that internalizes societal and parental standards.

George Herbert Mead

An American sociologist and philosopher considered one of the founders of symbolic interactionism, focusing on how the self develops through social interaction.