Two Students, Edward and Edwina, Serve as Subjects in a Conditioning

question 17

Multiple Choice

Two students, Edward and Edwina, serve as subjects in a conditioning experiment. The CS is a buzzer; the US is a mild electric shock; the UR is a change in the electrical conductivity of their skin called the Galvanic Skin Response. Both subjects undergo 50 trials, but the experimenter feels sorry for Edwina so periodically he lets her off without a shock. The results will indicate that _______

• A) the CR is stronger in Edward
• B) the CR is stronger in Edwina
• C) there is no difference in the CRs produced by Edward and Edwina
• D) Edward salivates at the sight of Edwina

Recognize common mistakes in the problem identification and definition phase of decision-making.

Understand how pre-set solutions (programmed decisions) apply to structured problems.

Comprehend the role of intuition in solving unanticipated problems.

Understand how data matches with unmasked input in programming contexts.

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Definitions:

Behavior Change

The process of transforming personal habits and actions to improve health or reach personal goals.

Self-Defeating Behaviors

Actions or habits that undermine one's own success or well-being, often due to negative self-beliefs.

Short-Term Goals

Objectives set to be achieved in the near future, often serving as stepping stones towards long-term goals.

Long-Term Goals

Objectives or targets that are planned to be achieved over an extended period, typically months or years into the future.