The Major Challenge That Remains Today in the Collection of Observational

question 11

Multiple Choice

The major challenge that remains today in the collection of observational data is

• A) the data is often cumbersome and difficult to organize and interpret.
• B) the possibility that observer bias will distort the data collection and interpretation.
• C) there is no universally accepted procedure for behavioral observation.
• D) all of the above are challenges inherent in collecting observational data.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Discrimination

The learned ability to differentiate between similar stimuli, responding only to the original conditioned stimulus and not to similar ones.

Stimulus Generalization

A psychological phenomenon in which a response to a specific stimulus becomes associated with other stimuli that are similar.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that elicits a response only after learning has taken place, typically through association with an unconditioned stimulus.