In a Shuttle Box,a Dog First Learns,through Classical Conditioning to Fear

question 93

Multiple Choice

In a shuttle box,a dog first learns,through classical conditioning to fear the buzzer because the buzzer is associated with shock.Each time the buzzer sounds,the dog becomes fearful of the upcoming shock.By jumping to the "safe" compartment,the dog can end the unpleasant fear it feels.This "jumping" to reduce the fear and shock occurs due to

• A) positive punishment.
• B) negative reinforcement.
• C) response cost.
• D) insight learning.

---

Definitions:

Dividend

A part of a company's profits given to stockholders, often as cash or more shares.

Probability Distribution

A mathematical representation that specifies all the possible outcomes and their chances for a random variable within a defined boundary.

Risky Stock

Stocks with a high degree of risk, typically characterized by high volatility and potential for significant loss or gain.

Mean Distribution

A statistical term describing the central tendency of a probability distribution, often interpreted as the average of a set of values.