_____ Was One of the First Psychologists to Use Positive

question 198

Multiple Choice

_____ was one of the first psychologists to use positive reinforcement to teach basic self-help skills to people with developmental disabilities, and also helped train marine mammals for the U.S. Navy.

• A) Robert Rescorla
• B) Albert Bandura
• C) B. F. Skinner
• D) Marian Breland

Distinguish between correlations and causations in psychological research.

Realize the significance of random sampling and random assignment in research methodology.

Understand how operational definitions facilitate research replication and enhance clarity in scientific communication.

Identify the impact of wording and question framing in survey research and its influence on results.

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Definitions:

Socialized

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, and behaviors that are considered appropriate in their society.

Agents of Socialization

The individuals, groups, and institutions that contribute to the socialization process, teaching individuals the norms, values, and practices of a society.

Nature Versus Nurture

The debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.

Gender

is a social construct that encompasses a range of identities, expressions, and roles based on social and cultural expectations, rather than strictly on biological differences.