Common-Sense Explanations for Events

question 30

Multiple Choice

Common-sense explanations for events

• A)can often lead to hypotheses that scientists can later test.
• B)are often accurate when examining first impressions about someone's trustworthiness.
• C)are often good guides to the truth.
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Habituation

The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus through repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the formation of new behaviors.

Bayley III Scales

A comprehensive developmental tool that assesses the cognitive, language, motor, social-emotional, and adaptive behavior skills of infants and young children.