Maricel loves watching movies in the theater. Last week, she watched a movie at a friend’s house because she did not have a ride to the theater. This week, she passed on an opportunity to go see the movie in a theater because she had watched it with her friend. What is the value-altering effect of watching the movie at her friend’s house?
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After lunch, Kawhi asks his coworker for a breath mint, and…
After lunch, Kawhi asks his coworker for a breath mint, and the coworker hands him a mint. Kawhi asks his coworker for a breath mint more often after lunch. This is an example of:
Edwin answers a math question aloud in class. The other stud…
Edwin answers a math question aloud in class. The other students laugh and call him a “teacher’s pet.” Edwin no longer answers math questions aloud in class. This is an example of:
Charlotte bites her nails while watching TV with her roommat…
Charlotte bites her nails while watching TV with her roommate. Charlotte’s roommate tells her to stop biting her nails. Charlotte continues biting her nails in the future. This is an example of:
Which of the following is an example of a variable-time sche…
Which of the following is an example of a variable-time schedule?
Dad tells Elmer to clean his room. Elmer yells, “You can’t m…
Dad tells Elmer to clean his room. Elmer yells, “You can’t make me!” Dad takes Elmer’s video games out of his room. Elmer never yells at his dad again. This is an example of:
A behavior analyst is working with their adult client to tea…
A behavior analyst is working with their adult client to teach them to ask, “Can you help me?” when they need assistance. The client receives praise for saying, “Can you help me?” when they need assistance in the dining hall at their residence. Which of the following is an example of response generalization?
John Watson focused on which of the following areas during h…
John Watson focused on which of the following areas during his career?
Malachi’s mother asks, “What is the name of the first presid…
Malachi’s mother asks, “What is the name of the first president of the United States?” and Malachi responds, “George Washington.” This is an example of a(n):
Edward Thorndike did work in which of the following areas?
Edward Thorndike did work in which of the following areas?