Carrie Fed Her Cat Canned Tuna That Was Opened with an Electric

question 205

Multiple Choice

Carrie fed her cat canned tuna that was opened with an electric can opener. Even when she was merely opening a can of corn, her cat responded physically as if it were about to be fed. In this example, the conditioned stimulus is the

• A) sound of the electric can opener.
• B) eating behaviours.
• C) corn.
• D) tuna.

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Definitions:

Direct Approach

A communication strategy where the main point or message is presented at the beginning, often used in business and professional writing.

Neutral Buffer

A statement or action used to gently transition between topics or to mitigate potential conflict, avoiding bias or strong emotion.

Indirect Approach

A communication strategy that avoids direct confrontation or outright statements, often used to address sensitive topics.

Neutral Buffer

A strategy or element introduced to reduce or mitigate tension, conflict, or bias in communication or interaction.