Which of the Following Is Evidence for the Connection Between

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is evidence for the connection between comets and meteor showers?

• A) Meteor and comets have the same appearance in the sky.
• B) Meteor showers always occur when a comet is visible.
• C) Meteor showers always occur 6 months after a comet passes Earth.
• D) Meteor showers are a predictable,annual event.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response is triggered by stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original conditioned stimulus.

Preparedness

A psychological concept referring to the predisposition of individuals to learn certain types of behaviors or concepts more easily than others.

Phobias

An extreme or irrational fear or aversion to something.

Acquired

Obtained or developed after birth, not congenital or inherently present at birth.