Learning to Perform Behaviours That Produce Positive Outcomes and to Avoid

question 185

Multiple Choice

Learning to perform behaviours that produce positive outcomes and to avoid behaviours that yield negative outcomes is a basic characteristic of

• A) stimulus generalization.
• B) classical conditioning.
• C) operant conditioning.
• D) flooding.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, primarily responsible for coordinating and regulating muscular activity.

Sensory Distortions

Alterations in the perception of sensory input, often experienced as part of psychological disorders or in response to certain drugs.

Hallucinogen

A substance that induces alterations in perception, thinking, and feeling, leading to hallucinations that are not real.

Stimulant

A substance that increases physiological or nervous activity in the body.