When a Stimulus Acquires the Power to Elicit a Response

question 440

Multiple Choice

When a stimulus acquires the power to elicit a response as a result of being paired with a stimulus that already produces the response, then which of the following has occurred?

• A)operant conditioning
• B)instrumental learning
• C)respondent conditioning
• D)insight learning

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Definitions:

Beak Depth

Beak depth refers to the vertical measurement of a bird's beak from the top to the bottom, which can affect its ability to access different types of food and thus play a role in natural selection.

Response To Selection

The process by which certain traits become more or less common in a population due to their impact on the survival and reproduction of their bearers.

Selection Differential

The difference between the average trait of the selected individuals for breeding and the average trait of the general population, indicating the potential for evolutionary change.

Drought

An extended period of below-average precipitation, resulting in prolonged shortages in the water supply, whether atmospheric, surface water, or ground water.