The Slope of a Line Connecting Two Points on a Velocity

question 52

Multiple Choice

The slope of a line connecting two points on a velocity versus time graph gives

• A) displacement.
• B) instantaneous velocity.
• C) average velocity.
• D) instantaneous acceleration.
• E) average acceleration.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning or conditioning.

Rescorla-Wagner Model

A mathematical model describing how the strength of a stimulus-reinforcement association is learned and how it changes during the conditioning process.

Blocking

In learning theory, the inhibition or prevention of the association of a new stimulus with a response due to the presence of a previously conditioned stimulus.

Predictiveness Phenomena

The concept that the usefulness of a cue or signal depends on how accurately it predicts the occurrence of a future event.