The Second Unit of Production Took 9 Hours

question 51

Multiple Choice

The second unit of production took 9 hours.If the learning curve is 90% how long did the first unit take?

• A)9 hours
• B)10 hours
• C)8.1 hours
• D)8.5 hours
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Rescorla-Wagner Model

A model of conditioning that emphasizes the importance of the predictability of the US by the CS, proposing a limit to the amount of learning that can occur.

Associative Strength

The measure of the relationship between a conditioned stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus, indicating how strongly two stimuli are linked in an individual's mind.

Maximum Conditioning

The point at which a conditioned response reaches its highest level of strength or efficiency through the learning process.

Blocking

The prevention of the acquisition of a conditioned response (CR) to a second conditioned stimulus (CS2) when two stimuli are paired with an unconditioned stimulus (UCS) and conditioning has already occurred to the first stimulus (CS1).