If a Pigeon Is Allowed to Peck at the Switch

question 21

Multiple Choice

If a pigeon is allowed to peck at the switch in order to receive food whenever it chooses, this is an example of which type of paradigm?

• A) learning
• B) free-operant
• C) operational conditioning
• D) discrete trial

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Definitions:

Cranium

The part of the skull that encloses the brain, consisting of the frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal bones.

Setting Sun Eyes

A condition where the eyes appear to be driven downward, with the sclera visible above the iris, often indicative of certain neurological disorders.

Sternomastoid

A major muscle in the neck that runs from the sternum and collarbone to the mastoid process of the temporal bone of the skull.

Trapezius

A large triangular muscle extending over the back of the neck and shoulders, involved in moving, rotating, and stabilizing the scapula and extending the head at the neck.