__________Means That Performing the New Behavior Takes Little Conscious Thought

question 108

Multiple Choice

__________means that performing the new behavior takes little conscious thought, so that the performance becomes automatic.

• A) Overlearning
• B) Underlearning
• C) Rapid learning
• D) Intermittent learning
• E) Conscious learning

Understand sensory perception and its biological importance.

Distinguish between innate and learned behaviors and their relationship to fitness.

Grasp the importance of avoiding anthropomorphism in scientific observation and explanation.

Identify the role of behavior in evolutionary adaptations and survival strategies.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when removed after a particular behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Cumulative Recorder

A device used in behavioral psychology to record the frequency of behaviors over time, creating a graphical representation.

Graphic Record

A visual representation of data or information, usually in the form of charts, graphs, or diagrams.

Reinforcement Contingencies

Conditions that determine when reinforcement will be given for a particular behavior, crucial in the process of learning and behavior modification.