Which Statement Best Describes the Reason for a Positive Prediction

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the reason for a positive prediction error?

• A)the arrival of an unconditioned stimulus
• B)the arrival of a conditioned stimulus and its associated unconditioned stimulus
• C)the arrival of a conditioned stimulus with a new unconditioned stimulus
• D)the absence of an expected unconditioned stimulus

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Definitions:

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that contains the instructions an organism needs to develop, live, and reproduce.

Nucleotide

Monomer of DNA and RNA consisting of a 5-carbon sugar bonded to a nitrogenous base and a phosphate group.

Nitrogen-Containing Base

An organic molecule with nitrogen that serves as a fundamental building block of the nucleic acids DNA and RNA.

Phosphate

An inorganic chemical compound containing phosphorus and oxygen, vital for energy transfer and storage in biological systems.