Every Morning at the Same Time, John Went into the Den

question 40

Multiple Choice

Every morning at the same time, John went into the den to feed his new tropical fish. After a few weeks, he noticed that the fish swam to the top of the tank when he entered the room. This is an example of ________.

• A) cognition
• B) imprinting
• C) classical conditioning
• D) operant conditioning

---

Definitions:

Primary Analysis

The initial examination and interpretation of data or findings from a study, focusing on the main objectives without extending into more nuanced or secondary inquiries.

Prefrontal Lobotomy

A surgical procedure used in the past to treat certain mental disorders by cutting the connections to and from the prefrontal cortex, the anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy, a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from severe mental disorders.

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhealthy or destructive behaviors through reinforcement strategies and conditioning.