Watsons Vocabulary Quiz Ch. 1-5

What is a thermostat used for?

• To measure time

• To control temperature

• To measure weight

• To control speed

What does the term "juvenile" refer to?

• An elderly person

• A young person

• A type of animal

• A professional worker

What does "delinquent" mean?

• Someone who often follows rules

• Someone who is always on time

• Someone who fails to do what the law or duty requires

• Someone who is very skilled at something

Which word best describes a "hostile" attitude?

• Friendly

• Aggressive

• Indifferent

• Supportive

What does "incapable" mean?

• Having the necessary skills or power

• Lacking the ability or strength

• Being in a position of authority

• Having an excess of resources

What does it mean to "assure" someone?

• To doubt them

• To confuse them

• To make them feel certain

• To question their ability

What does "intimidate" mean?

• To encourage someone

• To make someone feel afraid

• To make someone laugh

• To teach someone a lesson

What does it mean to "emulate" someone?

• To ignore them

• To envy them

• To imitate them, usually out of admiration

• To surpass them in a competition

What does "punctual" mean?

• Being late

• Being early

• Being on time

• Being slow

What is "reinforcement" in the context of behavior?

• Ignoring all actions

• Punishing bad behavior

• Encouraging a behavior to happen again

• Forgetting to act