If the Population of Dodge City Is Decreasing at a Rate

question 121

Multiple Choice

If the population of Dodge City is decreasing at a rate of 19% per year, how long will it take to decrease from 7,700 to 2,000?

• A) 7.75 years
• B) 6.4 years
• C) 9.6 years
• D) 5.8 years
• E) 4.9 years

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Definitions:

Rescorla-Wagner

A model of conditioning that emphasizes the importance of the strength of the association between the conditioned and unconditioned stimulus.

CS Preexposure

A phenomenon where exposure to the conditioned stimulus before pairing it with the unconditioned stimulus can reduce the effectiveness of conditioning.

Sometimes-Opponent-Process Theory

A theory suggesting that emotional reactions to a stimulus are followed by opposite emotional reactions under certain conditions.

Conditioning Measures

Techniques and methods used in behavioral psychology to learn or instill new behaviours or responses in an organism through reinforcement or punishment.