The Last Goal of Psychological Research Can Be Categorized as Basic

question 53

True/False

The last goal of psychological research can be categorized as basic research.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a response is elicited by stimuli that are similar but not identical to the conditioned stimulus in a conditioning experiment.

Classical Conditioning

A method of conditioning wherein two stimuli are steadily paired; a reaction, initially caused by the second stimulus, is at last caused by the first stimulus by itself.

Flashing Blue Light

Often used in emergency vehicles, signaling urgency and alerting others to give way, also studied for its effects on the human brain and body.

Classical Conditioning

An associative learning process where two stimuli are constantly paired together; the second stimulus initially causes a response which in time is caused by the first stimulus alone.