A Series of Ocean Waves Are Moving Past a Surfer

question 8

Multiple Choice

A series of ocean waves are moving past a surfer at a frequency of 40 waves per hour. Approximately how many waves would the surfer expect during 48 minutes?

• A) 1920 waves
• B) 32 waves
• C) 40 waves
• D) 50 waves

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus through classical conditioning.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

Increasing behaviors by stopping or reducing negative stimuli. A negative reinforcer is any stimulus that, when removed after a response, strengthens the response. (Note: negative reinforcement is not punishment.)