An Electron Is Moving at 3

question 31

Multiple Choice

An electron is moving at 3.0 × 10⁶ m/s at an angle of 40° to a 0.80 T magnetic field. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the electron?

• A) 2.7 × 10¹⁷ m/s²
• B) 1.4 × 10¹⁷ m/s²
• C) 5.2 × 10¹⁷ m/s²
• D) 7.8 × 10¹⁷ m/s²
• E) 9.8 × 10¹⁷ m/s²

Understand the mechanism of learning through experience and its relation to behavior change.

Analyze the impact of classical conditioning on behaviors and attitudes.

Explore the physiological and psychological aspects of conditioned responses.

Discuss the historical and contemporary significance of classical conditioning in psychology.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

The learned response to a previously neutral stimulus after it has been paired repeatedly with an unconditioned stimulus.

Conditional Reinforcement

The process through which a response becomes more likely or strengthened because it is followed by the delivery of a reinforcer dependent on meeting a certain condition.

Contingent Reflex

A reflex action that depends on specific conditions or stimuli to occur.

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response is triggered by stimuli similar to the original conditioned stimulus.