The Process by Which Some Stimuli, Such as Snakes, Serve

question 25

Multiple Choice

The process by which some stimuli, such as snakes, serve readily as conditioned stimuli for certain responses, such as fear in humans, is called ________.

• A) the diathesis-stress model
• B) mental set
• C) response acquisition
• D) preparedness

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A measure calculated from a sample data to perform a hypothesis test.

P-Value

The likelihood of getting findings from tests that are at least as extreme as what was observed, assuming the correctness of the null hypothesis.

Null Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect, serving as the default assumption that is tested against an alternative hypothesis.

Type I Error

The incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis, often referred to as a "false positive."