The 55-Mph Speed Limit Was Introduced in the U

question 4

Multiple Choice

The 55-mph speed limit was introduced in the U.S. in 1973. Shortly thereafter the number of auto accidents declined. We can conclude that:​

• A) ​the reduced speed limit caused the decline in auto accidents.
• B) the reduced speed limit may have caused the decline in the number of auto accidents.​
• C) the reduced speed limit and the number of auto accidents are causally related.​
• D) the reduced speed limit had nothing to do with the decline in auto accidents.​

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Definitions:

Discrimination Learning

A process in learning theory where an individual learns to respond differently to various stimuli because they have been reinforced for doing so.

Modeling

A learning technique based on observing and imitating the behavior of others, often used in therapy and behavior modification programs.

Prompting

In behavioral psychology, it involves giving cues or hints to facilitate the desired response from an individual.

Shaping

A method of operant conditioning by which successive approximations of a desired behavior are reinforced until the exact behavior is achieved.