Which Result Demonstrates Outcome-Specific PIT

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which result demonstrates outcome-specific PIT?

• A) A signal for food enhances lever pressing for food, but not chain pulling to avoid shock.
• B) A signal for food enhances lever pressing for food, but not chain pulling for sucrose.
• C) A signal for food produces responding to the signal, but fails to enhance lever pressing for food.
• D) A signal for food enhances lever pressing for food and chain pulling for sucrose.

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Definitions:

Secondary Circular Reaction

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants (around 4-8 months) repeat actions that affect their environment, showing an early understanding of cause and effect.

Sensorimotor Stage

A developmental phase from birth to about 2 years of age, in Jean Piaget's theory, where infants learn about their environment through their sensory and motor interactions.

Nonsymbolic Aspects

Elements or features not represented by symbols or not involving symbolic representation or thought, often relating to direct, concrete experiences.

Coordinate Sensations

involves the ability to integrate sensory information from different sources, leading to a unified perception of one's environment.