In a Positive Contingency the CS Predicts _______, Whereas in a Negative

question 27

Multiple Choice

In a positive contingency the CS predicts _______, whereas in a negative contingency the CS predicts _______.

• A) a pleasant US; an aversive US
• B) a pleasant US; no US
• C) a pleasant or aversive US; no US
• D) a pleasant or aversive US; nothing

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Definitions:

Bad News

Information that is unwelcome, disappointing, or upsetting to the recipient.

Apology

An expression of regret or remorse for actions or words that may have caused harm or inconvenience to someone else.

Indirect Approach

The indirect approach involves presenting background and supportive information before revealing the main message or conclusion, often used in sensitive or controversial contexts.

Buffer

A temporary storage area used to manage data transfer between devices or processes that operate at different speeds or with different priorities.