The procedure for producing extinction in classical conditioning is to present

A) the conditioned stimulus, then the unconditioned stimulus.
B) nothing.
C) the unconditioned stimulus, followed by nothing.
D) the conditioned stimulus, followed by nothing.

Which of the following statements regarding verbal ability and gender is incorrect?

A) females outscore males on verbal tasks on college entrance tests
B) girls outperform boys on reaching achievement tests throughout school years
C) spelling is a strength for girls as compared to boys
D) boys are weaker at writing than girls

A scientist uses ____ to explain a set of observations.

A) a theory
B) common sense
C) introspection
D) empiricism

Jacques is outgoing and talkative and loves to make new friends. Most people would assume that Jacques is low in __________.

A) introversion
B) agreeableness
C) conscientiousness
D) openness to experience

Data from research found that a lack of self-confidence in older retirees is likely to _______.

A) impede adjustment to retirement
B) result in ego transcendence
C) minimize the risk of depression
D) enable selective optimization with compensation

The study of the ways in which sounds can be combined in any given language is called ______.

A) phonology
B) morphology
C) syntax
D) grammar

The most important factor in interpersonal attraction is usually ________.

A) proximity
B) attractiveness
C) reciprocity
D) similarity