Author Question: Some nonverbal expressions are universal, such as smile, whereas others are culture-bound: they are ... (Read 71 times)

future617RT

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 543
Some nonverbal expressions are universal, such as smile, whereas others are culture-bound: they are different in different cultures.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

In a study by Sulzbacher & Houser students were told they would receive an additional 10-minute recess but they would lose one minute of this recess every time the teacher saw the naughty finger. According to a behaviorist interpretation of Thorndike's law of effect, what should be the effect of this technique in a classroom of students using the naughty finger?
 
  a. this technique will gradually increase the number of naughty fingers while the contingency is in effect
  b. this technique will gradually decrease the number of naughty fingers while the contingency is in effect
  c. this technique will suddenly increase the number of naughty fingers as soon as the contingency is in effect
  d. this technique will suddenly decrease the number of naughty fingers as soon as the contingency is in effect



johnharpe

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 338
Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

B



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

Did you know?

After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library