The Smell of Pine Needles Elicits Pleasant Thoughts from Your

question 55

Multiple Choice

The smell of pine needles elicits pleasant thoughts from your memory.The scent reminds you of your childhood and Christmastime,and all the presents and tasty food available at this time of the year.These fond recollections stem from ____.

• A) higher-order conditioning
• B) general learned relevance
• C) operant conditioning
• D) stimulus generalization

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method for learning in which the severity of an action is regulated by rewards or punitive measures.

Social Cognitive Theory

A theoretical framework that posits that learning occurs in a social context with a dynamic and reciprocal interaction of the person, environment, and behavior.

Humanistic

A psychological approach emphasizing the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of individual experience and potential.

Behavioural

Relating to the behaviors or responses of an individual or animal towards outside or inside triggers.