The Stronger Your Expectation That a Signal Is Present,the Greater

question 38

Multiple Choice

The stronger your expectation that a signal is present,the greater the likelihood that you will

• A) miss a signal.
• B) report a false alarm.
• C) correctly reject a signal when it appears.
• D) be aware of background noise.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus.

Involuntary Responses

Reflex actions or responses that occur automatically without conscious decision, such as blinking or sneezing.

Rooting Reflex

An automatic response seen in newborn babies, who turn their face toward a touch on their cheek and open their mouth to "root" for a nipple.

Palmar Reflex

An involuntary response observed in infants, where the hand closes into a fist when the palm is touched, typically disappearing by 5-6 months of age.