James Is Distractable,cannot Sustain Attention Long Enough to Learn,and Cannot

question 50

Multiple Choice

James is distractable,cannot sustain attention long enough to learn,and cannot direct himself purposefully.He may have

• A) a memory disorder.
• B) a perceptual-motor disorder.
• C) an academic disorder.
• D) an attention disorder.

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Definitions:

Respondent Conditioning

Another term for classical conditioning, emphasizing the response aspect of the conditioning process.

Inefficient Way

A method or process that does not achieve desired outcomes with minimal waste of time, resources, or effort.

Observational Learning Approach

A theory suggesting that people can learn new behaviors by watching others without direct experience.

Behaviorism

A branch of psychology that studies observable behaviors rather than internal subjective experiences, emphasizing the effects of external stimuli on responses.