The Process in Which Prior Conditioning Prevents Conditioning to a Second

question 66

Multiple Choice

The process in which prior conditioning prevents conditioning to a second stimulus even when the two stimuli are presented simultaneously is called ________.

• A) backward conditioning
• B) proactive interference
• C) blocking
• D) retroactive interference

Assess the potential of HR functions becoming managed electronically.

Comprehend the process and implications of conducting an environmental scan for an organization.

Recognize the impact of government regulations and environmental factors on HR strategy.

Understand how external factors such as technology, the labor force, and legislation affect organizational strategies and HR practices.

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Definitions:

Rate of Learning

Rate of learning refers to the speed at which a person acquires new information or skills over time.

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that, after being repeatedly associated with an unconditioned stimulus, begins to evoke a similar response as the unconditioned stimulus on its own.

Unconditioned Response

A reflexive, automatic reaction to an unconditioned stimulus, not learned through prior experience.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, it is any stimulus that can naturally and automatically trigger a response without prior learning.