Stephanie Has Learned That If She Cries After Being Put

question 105

Multiple Choice

Stephanie has learned that if she cries after being put to bed,her parents will often return and pick her up.Crying is a(n) ____.

• A) conditioned stimulus for Stephanie
• B) conditioned response by Stephanie
• C) operant response by Stephanie
• D) unconditioned response by Stephanie

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Definitions:

Processing Limitations

Refers to the bounds on the ability of individuals to process information, due to various cognitive or neural constraints.

Self-Motivation

The internal drive or initiative that leads an individual to act or pursue goals without external influence or reward.

Habituation

Decreased responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated presentations of the stimulus.

Birth Trauma

A term used to describe physical injury or psychological damage experienced by a newborn during the birthing process.