Peter Wason Gave Participants the Sequence "2,4,6" and Asked Them

question 76

Multiple Choice

Peter Wason gave participants the sequence "2,4,6" and asked them to determine the rule used to generate the sequence.His findings suggest that people ______.

• A)have difficulty generating possible rules to test
• B)generate a rule,then look for information that could support it
• C)generate a rule,then look for information that could disconfirm it
• D)generate rules,but do not know how to support their rules

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Definitions:

Intermittent Reinforcement

A behavioral training strategy where rewards or punishments are given out irregularly, contributing to stronger or more lasting behavioral responses.

Successive Approximations

A process of breaking down a complex skill or behavior into smaller, achievable steps and rewarding progress.

Desired Behavior

The target behavior that is sought after or desired to be increased or nurtured.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior.