A Cat Is Trained to Hit a Suspended Ball in the Presence

question 45

Multiple Choice

A cat is trained to hit a suspended ball in the presence of a red light.Presentations of other lights were not followed by any reinforcers if the cat hit the ball.According to Spence, the cat learned

• A)to respond only when the S+ is present.
• B)to suppress responding only when the S- is present.
• C)to respond only when the S+ is present and to suppress responding only when the S- is present.
• D)to suppress inhibition when the S- is present.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

Social loafing is the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone.

Bystander Intervention

The act of stepping in to help someone in need when others present may not take action.

Social Running

refers to the activity of running in groups or communities, often for social interaction, peer support, and motivation rather than competitive purposes.

Informational Social Influence

The influence of others that leads an individual to conform because they believe the group is competent and has the correct information, especially in ambiguous situations.