What Is Abstract Reasoning

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Essay

What is abstract reasoning?

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Definitions:

Higher-Order Conditioning

A process in classical conditioning where a conditioned stimulus is paired with a new neutral stimulus, creating a second, often weaker, conditioned response.

Spontaneous Recovery

The return of a previously eliminated conditioned response following a break from being exposed to the conditioned stimulus.

Avoidance

A behavior aimed at preventing unpleasant situations or outcomes.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned response to be evoked by stimuli that are similar to the stimulus that was conditioned originally.