Which of the Following Is Not True of Spence's Theory

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of Spence's theory as applied to the peak shift phenomenon?

• A)It is an absolute stimulus learning model basing behavior on the net excitatory properties of individual stimuli.
• B)It assumes that organisms learn to respond to a stimulus based on the relation of that stimulus to other cues present.
• C)It predicts the peak shift phenomenon will only occur when the excitatory and inhibitory generalization gradients overlap.
• D)The excitatory and inhibitory stimulus generalization gradients do not depend on one another.

---

Definitions:

Cancer Clinical Trials

Research studies performed in people that aim to evaluate a medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention for cancer.

Consumer Products

Goods produced for personal use by the general public, including household items, electronics, and personal care products.

Business Products

Goods and services that are sold to other businesses as inputs for their operations.

GPS Systems

Global Positioning System technologies that use satellite signals to provide location and time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth.