The Discussion About Conditional Reasoning Pointed Out That

question 95

Multiple Choice

The discussion about conditional reasoning pointed out that

• A) the easiest kind of conditional reasoning task is denying the consequent.
• B) conditional reasoning tasks are much more difficult to solve than syllogisms.
• C) negative terms (e.g., never) do not affect the difficulty of a conditional reasoning problem.
• D) the central executive is especially active on conditional reasoning tasks.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior or increases the likelihood of its repetition.

Unpleasant Stimulus

A negative or harmful stimulus that causes discomfort or aversion, often used in psychology to study learning, memory, and behavior conditioning.

Desired Behavior

A specific pattern of action that an individual or group aims to achieve or exhibit.

Nature

The processes within an organism that guide that organism to develop according to its genetic code.