In Your Own Words, Explain the DROWNING CHILD Argument from Chapter

question 27

Essay

In your own words, explain the DROWNING CHILD argument from Chapter 7. What is one seemingly relevant difference that you see between the two actions being compared in that argument? How might you change the analogy to eliminate that difference?

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Unconditioned Responses

Automatic, reflexive reactions to specific stimuli that are not learned, such as jerking your hand away from a hot surface.

UCS Cortical Center

A hypothetical or proposed brain area responsible for processing unconditioned stimuli, which automatically trigger reflexive responses.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, unlearned reaction to an unconditioned stimulus, such as salivating when tasting food.