You Are Taking a Shower in Your Dorm and You

question 142

Multiple Choice

You are taking a shower in your dorm and you hear a toilet being flushed nearby. You briefly step out of the flow of water because you have learned that the water becomes very hot for a few moments after this happens. In this example, which of the following would be considered to be the discriminative stimulus?

• A) the sound of the toilet being flushed
• B) exposure to the dorm bathroom
• C) stepping out of the shower
• D) the exposure to hot water
• E) the avoidance of hot water

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Definitions:

Collectivism

A social theory prioritizing the needs and goals of the group over the desires or needs of any one individual.

Individualism

A social and cultural ethos that emphasizes the self-expression and autonomy of the individual, often over community or societal norms.

Self-Confident

The feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgement.

Uncertainty

A condition of limited knowledge where it is impossible to exactly describe an existing state, future outcome, or more than one possible outcome.