When a Person or Animal Learns to Associate a Neutral

question 14

Multiple Choice

When a person or animal learns to associate a neutral stimulus with a meaningful stimulus, gradually responding to the neutral stimulus in the same way as to the meaningful one, he or she is exhibiting _____.

• A) classical conditioning
• B) observational learning
• C) operant conditioning
• D) modeling

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Definitions:

Kohlberg's Cognitive Development Theory

A theory outlining how individuals develop moral reasoning through a series of stages as they grow older.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their society.

Active Interpretation

The process by which individuals actively engage in understanding and making sense of information or stimuli, based on personal and societal contexts.

Gender Role

The societal norms dictating the expected behaviors, attitudes, and activities appropriate for individuals based on their gender.