Which of the Following Concepts Can Be Used to Explain

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following concepts can be used to explain the difference in acidity between ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH) and 2-fluoroethanol (FCH₂CH₂OH) ?

• A)Size
• B)Inductive effect
• C)Resonance
• D)Hybridization

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Definitions:

Response Renewal

The reemergence of a previously extinguished response following a change in context.

Extinction

In psychology, the process by which a conditioned response diminishes and disappears following repeated exposure without reinforcement.

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response is triggered by stimuli that are similar, but not identical, to the original conditioned stimulus.

Superstitious Responding

A behavioral phenomenon where an individual develops a belief or practice around cause and effect relationships that are not logically connected.