To Test Attention, Learning, and Memory in Pigeons, Researchers Used

question 39

Multiple Choice

To test attention, learning, and memory in pigeons, researchers used the following protocol. Phase 1: Subjects are shown a set of bars (///) on a center key-light for a specified period of time. Phase 2: The key-light goes off for another period of time. Phase 3: Two key-lights on either side of the center key-light are illuminated with two different sets of bars (\\\ versus ///) . The subject's task is to respond to whichever stimulus it has seen previously. This task is referred to as a _______ test.

• A) divided attention
• B) delayed matching-to-sample
• C) matching-to-sample
• D) priming

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