The "Relative Validity Effect" Refers to a Learning Phenomenon in Which

question 16

Multiple Choice

The "relative validity effect" refers to a learning phenomenon in which

• A) a stimulus that is valid in one context may not be valid in another context.
• B) the first behavior that solves a problem stops the learning process.
• C) the stimulus that controls a behavior is the best predictor of that behavior, compared to all other present stimuli.
• D) the validity of a stimulus changes from one conditioning trial to the next.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Probability

The probability of obtaining a value less than or equal to a particular value in a distribution.

Random Number Intervals

Ranges used in simulations that represent probabilities of different outcomes occurring.

Probability Distributions

Representations or functions that describe the likelihood of different outcomes or values within a range for a random variable.

Analytical Models

Mathematical representations that describe real-world processes, systems, or problems to facilitate decision-making and problem-solving.