Matthew Is in an Experiment

question 29

Multiple Choice

Matthew is in an experiment.In the experiment,a light is turned on,then perfume is released into the air and finally food is put into his mouth.If the light prevents the perfume from causing the conditioning,this is called ______.

• A)que predictability
• B)blocking
• C)salience
• D)behavioral contrast

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Definitions:

Autonomous Morality

The second stage in Piaget’s cognitive-developmental theory of moral development. In this stage, children base moral judgments on the intentions of the wrongdoer more so than on the amount of damage done. Social rules are viewed as agreements that can be changed.

Moral Development

The growth and changes in understanding of right and wrong, moral values, and behaviors across an individual's lifespan.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development that describes how children's intellectual abilities evolve as they grow.

Moral Realism

The philosophical viewpoint asserting that ethical statements refer to objective features of the world, which are independent of human opinion.