Describe the Differences Between Direct Observations and Controlled Observations

question 18

Essay

Describe the differences between direct observations and controlled observations.Be sure to give at least one example of each.

Appreciate the importance of following directions thoroughly to secure full credit.

Grasp the significance of self-assessment post-exams to identify areas of improvement.

Develop a systematic approach to weekly reviews and study schedules.

Understand the ethical considerations and consequences of cheating in exams.

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Definitions:

Extinction

Extinction, in psychology, is the process through which a conditioned response decreases or disappears as a result of repeated exposure without the unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

An originally neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Conditional Response

An acquired reflex to a stimulus initially neutral, after its frequent association with a stimulus that naturally invokes a response.

Rescorla

An influential figure in psychology known for his work on associative learning and conditioning, particularly the Rescorla-Wagner model of classical conditioning.