Consider the Following Example: Imagine That Mary Is Planning a Vacation

question 18

Multiple Choice

Consider the following example: Imagine that Mary is planning a vacation and has to choose between two vacation spots.Based on the phenomenon of selective thinking, if asked to choose the best spot, which would Mary choose?
Spot A average weather average beaches
Medium-quality hotel medium-temperature water average nightlife
Spot B lots of sunshine
Gorgeous beaches and coral reefs ultra-modern hotel
Very cold water very strong winds
No nightlife
Spot C mostly rainy rocky beaches
Older hotel
Very cold water very strong winds
No nightlife

• A)Spot A
• B)SpotB
• C)SpotC
• D)Either A orB
• E)We can't answer the question with the information provided.

Understand the principal concepts of classical conditioning and its real-world applications.

Identify and explain the processes of extinction, habituation, and sensitization in conditioned responses.

Explain the role of conditioned taste aversion in learning and its unique characteristics.

Understand the concept of latent learning and its significance in the absence of reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Biologically Determined

Refers to traits, behaviors, or conditions that are influenced by genetic makeup rather than the environment.

Instinct

An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli that is primarily genetically coded.

Homeostasis

The self-regulating process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Steady State

A condition in which all aspects of a system are in equilibrium or unchanging over time, often used in physics and economics to describe stable systems.