Which of the Following Is a Type of Learning in Which

question 719

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a type of learning in which we learn to cease paying attention to familiar stimuli?

• A)habituation.
• B)dishabituation.
• C)perseveration.
• D)a perceptual set.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer; also known as a conditioned reinforcer.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular response is reinforced, guiding the organism to respond accordingly.

Salivary Conditioning

A classical conditioning process where an automatic, instinctive response becomes associated with a new stimulus through repeated exposure.