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Applied behavior analysis (ABA) has been used to help children with autism spectrum disorder. The basic principle of this form of behavior modification is __________.

Culture-fair tests attempt to measure __________.

The kind of learning that applies to voluntary behavior is called __________.

The concept of latent learning was developed by __________.

At what point do infants develop a preference for salty tastes?

Astrid is punished for spilling her cereal. Her parents give her a spanking and send her to her room, where she cries. Later, her puppy makes a mess on the floor. Astrid kicks her puppy and puts it out in the yard, where it whines sadly. Which of the following statements explains her behavior toward the puppy?

Josh still has very vivid memories of his first romantic kiss. This example illustrates a specific form of __________ memory known as a(n) __________ memory.

Archie and Eve take their 2-year-old son to the supermarket every Saturday. Each week, the same sequence of events unfolds: Their son screams, demanding that they buy him treats. Although they refuse to give in to his demands, he continues to scream. Finally, either Archie or Eve gets in their son’s face and loudly yells, “Shut up!” He stops screaming instantly. What operant conditioning concepts are illustrated in this story?

What kind of reinforcement is used if Emilia’s parents give her $10 every time she accumulates six A’s on her tests?

Maintenance rehearsal is defined as __________.