A Large Water Tank, Open at the Top, Has a Small

question 89

Multiple Choice

A large water tank, open at the top, has a small hole in the bottom.When the water level is 30 m above the bottom of the tank, the speed of the water leaking from the hole:

• A)is 2.5 m/s
• B)is 24 m/s
• C)is 44 m/s
• D)cannot be calculated unless the area of the hole is given
• E)cannot be calculated unless the areas of the hole and tank are given

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

Unconditioned response is a naturally occurring reaction to an unconditioned stimulus without the need for prior learning.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Secondary Conditioner

A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Discriminative Response

A behavior that is specifically elicited by certain stimuli and not others, indicating the ability to differentiate between them.