The Text Discussed an Experiment in Which Rats Were Exposed

question 406

Multiple Choice

The text discussed an experiment in which rats were exposed to x-rays that were paired with sweet water, a light, and a buzzer. The x-rays made the rats ill and the researchers wanted to know which stimuli would become associated with the illness. The results revealed that the rats avoided only the sweet water. The findings from this experiment were used to demonstrate the concept of ________.

• A)punishment
• B)preparedness
• C)negative reinforcement
• D)multiple conditioning

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Definitions:

Confederation

An organization that consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league, often referring to a union of states with limited central power.

Sovereign Authority

The ultimate power or authority within a given territory, typically held by a state or monarch, over which no other power can exercise control.

Central Body

The main or primary governing agency or organization within a larger system that coordinates and regulates activities across the system.

Member States

Entities that have agreed to form a federation or union, each maintaining control over its internal affairs while ceding certain powers to a central authority for mutual benefit.