The Law of Effect Predicts Which Statement

question 34

Multiple Choice

The law of effect predicts which statement?

• A) If a tone is played while the dog is provided food, the dog will eventually salivate in response to the tone.
• B) If a child is scratched by a black cat, the child will fear all cats, not just black ones.
• C) If one remembers a couple of phone numbers a few hours after being told, one is less likely to forget them later.
• D) If a teenager is grounded for taking the car without permission, he will ask for permission next time.

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Definitions:

Searching For Analogies

The cognitive process of finding relationships or similarities between different concepts or situations.

Similarities

Refers to the aspects in which two or more objects, ideas, or concepts are alike, often used to identify common traits or patterns.

Heuristic

A heuristic is a simple, efficient rule, whether hard-coded by evolutionary processes or learned, which helps in making decisions, forming judgments, or solving problems.

Making Risky Decisions

The process of making choices under conditions of uncertainty, where the outcomes could involve significant loss or gain.