To Receive Reinforcement in a Delayed Matching to Sample Task

question 69

Multiple Choice

To receive reinforcement in a delayed matching to sample task, an organism must select

• A)a test stimulus that is identical to the sample stimulus.
• B)a sample stimulus that is identical to the test stimulus.
• C)a test stimulus that is identical to the start cue.
• D)a sample stimulus that is identical to the start cue.

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Definitions:

Repression

Repression is a psychological defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, feelings, or desires are unconsciously excluded from consciousness.

First Years Of Life

The initial period of a person's life, typically referring to the time from birth to age three, crucial for development.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, unconsciously, to protect themselves from anxiety or to provide a refuge from a situation with which they cannot currently cope.

Brain Parts

Refers to the various structures within the brain, such as the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem, each serving different functions.