Which of the Following Activities Best Represents Basic Research;studying

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities best represents basic research;studying:?

• A) methods for reducing depression after the death of a loved one.
• B) changes in brain chemistry that are associated with depression.
• C) how to help AIDS victims effectively cope with their disease.
• D) the effects of a reading program designed to assist disadvantaged children.

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Definitions:

Voluntary Responses

Behaviors that are the result of conscious decision making, contrasting with automatic or reflexive actions.

Thorndike

An American psychologist known for his work in educational psychology and the theory of learning based on the principle of reinforcement.

Taste Aversions

A learned negative reaction to a particular taste after it has been associated with illness or discomfort, demonstrating a form of classical conditioning.

Instrumental Conditioning

A type of learning where a behavior is strengthened or weakened, based on the behavior's consequences; also known as operant conditioning.