Classical Conditioning Is Explained as the Mere Closeness in Time

question 57

Multiple Choice

Classical conditioning is explained as the mere closeness in time between the CS and the US.

• A) contingency
• B) predictability
• C) temporal contiguity
• D) temporal acquisition

Identify and understand the concept of health disparities among diverse population groups.

Recognize the types of health disparities most frequently encountered in clinical and community settings.

Understand the risk factors for specific diseases in different ethnic and socioeconomic groups.

Comprehend the importance of cultural competence in reducing health disparities.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the learned response to stimuli similar to the original conditioned stimulus to elicit similar responses.

Watson

Refers to John B. Watson, an American psychologist who is considered one of the pioneers of behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable behavior.

White Rabbit

A symbol or character, often associated with curiosity and the journey into the unknown, popularized by Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral trigger that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, leads to a conditioned response over time.