As Part of a Memory Test, Elliot Is Given a List

question 132

Multiple Choice

As part of a memory test, Elliot is given a list of words in the following order to remember: rosemary, lavender, flower, thyme, parsley, tomatoes, oregano, dill, basil, vegetables, sage, peppers, nasturtium, mint. If Elliot demonstrates the recency effect, which words would he MOST likely easily recall?

• A) rosemary, lavender, flower
• B) rosemary, nasturtium, mint
• C) peppers, nasturtium, mint
• D) oregano, dill, basil

Grasp Edward Thorndike's contributions to the understanding of learning, specifically the Law of Effect and puzzle box experiments.

Understand how operant conditioning works, including the role of reinforcements and the control of behavior through consequences.

Differentiate between various types of responses and stimuli in both forms of conditioning.

Recognize the importance of response outcomes in shaping behavior.

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