The Automatic Reduction in the Strength or Vigor of a Response

question 127

Multiple Choice

The automatic reduction in the strength or vigor of a response to a repeated stimulus is called

• A) contingent reinforcement.
• B) shaping.
• C) habituation.
• D) operant conditioning.
• E) classical conditioning.

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Definitions:

Modular

Pertaining to the concept that cognitive processes are divided into separate, specialized units or modules, each responsible for different types of processing.

Domain-specific

Pertains to knowledge or skills that are relevant to a particular area of activity or field of study.

Wernicke's Aphasia

A condition resulting from damage to the Wernicke's area of the brain, characterized by difficulty in understanding language and producing meaningful sentences.

Broca's Aphasia

A condition characterized by difficulties in speech production, often resulting from damage to the frontal lobe of the brain.