Which of the Following Is Most Related to the Concept

question 218

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most related to the concept of instinctual drift?

• A) a chicken being trained to play baseball reacted to the ball as if it were food
• B) rats that were shocked associated the shock with a buzzer and light but not a sweet taste
• C) rats made ill by x-rays associated it with sweet water but not a light or buzzer
• D) a coyote learns to avoid sheep because ranchers have paired sheep meat with lithium chloride

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Definitions:

Situational Attributions

The process of explaining the behavior of someone based on external factors or the situation surrounding the behavior, as opposed to internal personality traits.

Unconscious Motivation

Drives and desires that are not readily accessible to an individual's conscious awareness, yet influence behaviors and decisions.

Causal Analysis

The examination of causes and effects within a given context, aimed at understanding the reasons behind certain events or conditions.

Nonverbal Communication

The process of conveying a message without the use of words, through gestures, facial expressions, and body language.