Researchers Condition a Flatworm to Contract When Exposed to Light

question 19

Multiple Choice

Researchers condition a flatworm to contract when exposed to light by repeatedly pairing the light with electric shock. The electric shock is a(n)

• A) negative reinforcer.
• B) conditioned stimulus.
• C) conditioned reinforcer.
• D) unconditioned stimulus.

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Definitions:

P(A ∩ B)

The probability that both events A and B occur at the same time.

Convergent Thinking

A cognitive process in which one focuses on arriving at a single, correct solution to a problem, as opposed to generating multiple solutions.

Preconceptions

Pre-existing ideas or biases formed before having evidence or detailed knowledge, often influencing perception and decision-making.

Intuition

Intuition involves understanding or knowing something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning.