When a Neutral Stimulus Acquires the Capacity to Evoke a Response

question 7

Multiple Choice

When a neutral stimulus acquires the capacity to evoke a response that was originally evoked by another stimulus,the process is

• A) operant conditioning.
• B) primary reinforcement.
• C) Skinnerian conditioning.
• D) classical conditioning.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in an activity or behavior for its own sake, finding personal satisfaction and fulfillment rather than for some separable consequence like monetary reward.

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach focusing on the mental processes of knowledge acquisition, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Need-Based Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that motivation is driven by an individual's desire to fulfill unmet needs.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation that is driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, or praise.