Which of the Following Is an Example of a "Great

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a "great bet?"

• A)You placed a bet on the underdog horse to "Win," and the horse came in first place.
• B)You went to Las Vegas, put a quarter in a slot machine, and won $1,200.
• C)You play a game in which you will win $100,000 if you draw any card but an ace out of a 52-card deck. If you draw an ace, however, you pay only $1.00.
• D)You bought the stock of Amazon. com when it was selling for $7 a share, and it increased in value to over $40 a share in less than 6 months.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

Unconditioned stimulus is a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired: a response that is at first elicited only by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Blinking Eyes

The rapid opening and closing of the eyelid, a reflex mechanism to spread tears and protect the eye from irritants.

Modern Behaviorists

Psychologists who study behavior through the lens of learning principles, often focusing on observable behavior rather than internal mental processes.