In General, Which Statement About the Size of an Outcome

question 74

Multiple Choice

In general, which statement about the size of an outcome that follows a cue is true?

• A) The larger or more intense the outcome, the greater the likelihood that it will overwhelm the animal and disrupt learning.
• B) The larger or more intense the outcome, the more rapidly learning occurs.
• C) The size of the outcome is a more powerful cue affecting behavior than the timing of the outcome.
• D) Evolution, or the preparedness factor, has little impact on behavior relative to the timing and size of the outcome.

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