Which of the Following Correctly Describes Higher-Order Conditioning

question 255

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes higher-order conditioning?

• A)A CS becomes a neutral stimulus after being paired with an established CS.
• B)A neutral stimulus becomes a CS after being paired with an established CS.
• C)A CS is presented repeatedly without the UCS.
• D)A neutral response becomes a CR after being paired with an established CR.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

A bias towards finding, comprehending, selecting, and reminiscing information that affirms one's prior beliefs or conjectures.

Framing Effect

The cognitive bias where people decide on options based on whether they are presented in a positive or negative way, rather than on the content itself.

Confirmation Bias

The inclination to seek out, understand, prefer, and remember details in a manner that validates one's existing opinions or theories.

Sunk Cost Effect

The phenomenon where a person continues an endeavor because of previously invested resources (time, money, or effort), despite potential losses.