Suppose That You Are Looking at a Complex, Detailed Painting

question 30

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are looking at a complex, detailed painting of a dog. Which of the following working-memory tasks would interfere most with your ability to form a clear image of this painting?

• A) hearing the sound of a barking dog
• B) creating an auditory image of a favorite song
• C) creating a mental image of a dog that you actually see every day
• D) adding three single-digit numbers together

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the effects of external stimuli on subsequent behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A psychological concept involving the addition of a reward following a desired behavior, encouraging its future occurrence.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual, often in relation to the environment or stimuli.

Convergence

The inward movement of the eyes as they focus on an object that is drawing nearer.