Ronnie Is 8 Years Old and Loves Candy

question 194

Multiple Choice

Ronnie is 8 years old and loves candy. He has learned that when his parents are home whining and begging for candy does not work; however when his babysitter is with him the whining and begging always results in candy. In Ronnie's case his babysitter acts as

• A) a generalizing stimulus for candy availability.
• B) a discriminative stimulus for candy availability.
• C) an unconditioned stimulus for candy availability.
• D) a positive reinforcer for candy availability.

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

The somatic nervous system is a component of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements through the action of skeletal muscles.

Autonomic

Relating to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the muscles and internal organs.

Abstract Thought

The ability of the human mind to consider concepts, ideas, and scenarios that are not immediately physically present or tangible.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary activities, intelligence, learning, and memory.