Evidence That Organisms Most Readily Learn Behaviors Favored by Natural

question 130

Multiple Choice

Evidence that organisms most readily learn behaviors favored by natural selection best illustrates the importance of

• A) vicarious reinforcement.
• B) extrinsic motivation.
• C) conditioned reinforcers.
• D) biological constraints.

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Definitions:

Chaining Ability

The capacity to link together a series of actions or learning steps into a coherent and successful sequence.

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge of one’s own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Generalization

The ability to apply learned skills or behaviors to different situations, settings, or contexts beyond the original learning environment.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction or behavior that an organism develops in response to a specific stimulus.