When a Stimulus Acquires the Power to Elicit a Response

question 440

Multiple Choice

When a stimulus acquires the power to elicit a response as a result of being paired with a stimulus that already produces the response, then which of the following has occurred?

• A)operant conditioning
• B)instrumental learning
• C)respondent conditioning
• D)insight learning

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Definitions:

Salary Limits

The maximum and minimum amounts that an organization is willing to pay for a particular job position, often determined by budget restrictions and market rates.

Red-Circled Rates

Pay rates that are above the maximum of the pay scale for a position, often protected for a period even if they exceed normal salary ranges.

Merit Raises

Salary increases awarded to employees based on their performance and achievements, as opposed to cost of living adjustments or across-the-board increases.

Performance Appraisal

The process by which organizations evaluate employee job performance over a period of time.