Your Friend Tells You That She Studies to Avoid Getting

question 36

Multiple Choice

Your friend tells you that she studies to avoid getting bad grades.Her explanation of the behavior is most like

• A)the safety-signal hypothesis.
• B)SSDR theory.
• C)shock-frequency reduction theory.
• D)the two-process theory of avoidance.

Understand the concept and examples of different learning theories (e.g., classical conditioning, operant conditioning, cognitive learning, and social learning theory).

Identify and differentiate between types of learning such as latent learning, insight learning, and vicarious learning.

Recognize the role and types of reinforcers (primary and secondary) in the learning process.

Grasp the principle of higher order conditioning and its implications.

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Definitions:

Siltstones

Fine-grained sedimentary rocks that consist predominantly of silt particles, smaller than sand grains but larger than clay, often formed in quiet water environments.

Lime Muds

Fine-grained sediments composed largely of calcium carbonate, typically formed in marine environments where organisms such as coral or foraminifera are prevalent.

Carbonate Rocks

Sedimentary rocks, such as limestone, that are primarily composed of carbonate minerals, typically formed in marine environments.

Oxidation

Oxidation is a chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons, often resulting in rust in metals or changes in rock minerals due to exposure to oxygen and water.