Which Theory Rejects the Importance of Instrumental Conditioning in the Development

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which theory rejects the importance of instrumental conditioning in the development of the form of avoidance behavior?

• A)the predatory imminence hypothesis
• B)the safety-signal hypothesis
• C)SSDR theory
• D)the shock-frequency reduction theory

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Definitions:

Logistic Equation

A mathematical model used to describe the growth of populations under limiting factors, showing how a population can reach a carrying capacity.

Exponential Growth

A pattern of data that increases more rapidly in proportion to the growing total number, commonly seen in populations or investments.

Carrying Capacity

The maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely, given the food, habitat, water, and other necessities available in the environment.

Logistic Equation

A mathematical model used to describe the growth of populations under limiting conditions, showing a sigmoid curve.