Guthrie Proposed That Instrumental Learning

question 92

Multiple Choice

Guthrie proposed that instrumental learning

• A) occurs because the stimulus and response are contiguous.
• B) does not require reinforcement to produce a learned association when the stimuli and responses are contiguous.
• C) requires only one trial with appropriate reinforcement to create an association.
• D) requires inhibition to form between irrelevant stimulus elements and the response for the stimulus to gain full control.

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Definitions:

Transposition Error

A specific type of accounting error caused by switching the order of digits in a number, often leading to discrepancies in financial records.

Debit Column

Refers to the section in accounting records where decreases in liabilities, or increases in assets and expenses are logged.

Trial Balance

An accounting report that lists the balances of all ledger accounts at a particular point in time to ensure that debits equal credits.

Ledger Balances

The total balances of all accounts in a ledger at a specific point in time, reflecting the cumulative effect of all transactions.