A Consequence of the Quota That Has Been Imposed on the Importation

question 142

Multiple Choice

A consequence of the quota that has been imposed on the importation of sugar into the United States is

• A)consumers are protected from eating unsafe products made from cheap imported sugar.
• B)competition in the U.S. sugar market is reduced.
• C)the cost of producing cereal, chocolate, and candy products in the United States is reduced.
• D)the market for sugar in the United States has become monopolistically competitive rather than oligopolistic.

Recognize the historical development of psychology and identify key figures and their contributions to the field.

Comprehend the primary schools of thought in psychology including structuralism, functionalism, psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and Gestalt theory.

Analyze the nature/nurture debate and its significance in psychology.

Assess the utility of psychology in everyday life.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

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

Backward Conditioning

A conditioning process where a conditioning stimulus is presented after the unconditioned stimulus, often less effective in creating associations.

Desensitization

The process of reducing sensitivity or responsiveness to a stimulus, typically as a result of repeated exposure to that stimulus.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their true feelings or impulses, often observed in psychological contexts.