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(05.03 MC)You’ve been watching your parents drive for years. When it is finally your turn to start learning how to drive, you know how to start the car and put it in drive or reverse. What made this possible?

(05.02 MC)A researcher conducts an experiment to understand the effect of different reinforcement schedules on a rat’s behavior in a maze. The rat receives food rewards based on the following schedule over five trials: Trial number 1 2 3 4 5 Number of treats 5 3 5 7 5 What is the mode for the number of treats given?

(05.01 MC)Vivian was afraid of dogs after being bitten by a neighbor’s dog. Her parents, though, took her to an animal shelter to help her conquer her fear. Two weeks later, though, she experienced panic when a passing dog barked and lunged at her while she played in her front yard. Which term best describes what happened to her fear?

(05.03 MC)Taxi drivers in London, England, must pass a rigorous test prior to earning their license to work in the city. They must memorize the roads in the city and drive routes from memory. What do these drivers use to help them navigate the city when driving passengers to their destination?

(05.01 MC)Researchers wanted to investigate the relationship between household chores and emotional well-being. Participants volunteered for a study to test a new cleaning product. During the study and without warning, researchers played distressing videos of personal tragedies and natural disasters to create a stressful environment for the participants. Following the videos, the new product was introduced. After using the product, participants were asked to rate their emotional well-being. Most of the participants reported they felt tricked. Which of the following ethical guidelines was not followed and resulted in the feeling of being tricked?

(05.03 MC)Jim always tells his children not to use “bad” language. However, when he drives, Jim frequently uses bad language. One day when he made a sudden stop, his daughter reacted using bad language. What best explains why this occurred?

(05.03 LC)What concept is defined as learning that occurs, but is not immediately reflected in a behavior change?

The smaller the focal spot, the sharper the image.

What is the recommended minimum distance that the operator should stand from the radiation source?

X-ray filters are usually made of: