Why Is Learning Defined in Terms of the Mechanisms of Behavior

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why is learning defined in terms of the mechanisms of behavior rather than by a behavior change itself?

• A)Behavior changes are short-lived; changes in the mechanisms are enduring.
• B)Behavior is due to many factors besides learning.
• C)Behavior does not change due to interaction with environmental stimuli.
• D)Behavior cannot be quantified; mechanisms can be.

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Definitions:

Brushless Exciter

A device used to excite the rotor of an alternator or synchronous motor that does not use brushes or sliprings.

Primary Exciter

A device, often a small generator, used to supply the initial current to the field winding of an alternator or to a magnetic coil to start the generation of electricity.

Electric Starter

A device that rotates an internal-combustion engine to initiate the engine's operation under its own power.

Output Frequency

The frequency of the signal generated by an electrical or electronic device, indicating how often it repeats per unit time.