A Combining Form Is a Root with an Added Vowel

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Short Answer

A combining form is a root with an added vowel that connects the root with the suffix or the root to another root. The most common combining vowel used is letter ____________________.

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Definitions:

Cathexis

Refers to the concentration of emotional energy on a particular object, individual, or idea.

Single-Trial Learning

Learning that occurs in one exposure to a stimulus, typically seen in situations with significant emotional or survival importance.

Complex Behavior

Actions or series of actions that involve multiple steps, decision-making processes, or behaviors that demonstrate a level of sophistication and are often learned rather than instinctual.

Guthrie

proposed the one-trial learning theory, emphasizing that a stimulus paired once with a response can establish a connection, in contrast to theories requiring multiple pairings.