Raul Has Begun to Form a Negative Attitude Toward the Steady

question 210

Multiple Choice

Raul has begun to form a negative attitude toward the steady diet of violent programming on network television. His parents have noticed the attitude change and encouraged it by subscribing to more environmental channels. Raul's avoidance of violent television is being affected by ____.

• A) classical conditioning
• B) operant conditioning
• C) habituation
• D) respondent conditioning

Grasp the essentials of Hull's motivational model.

Understand the role of cognitive psychology in evolving the perception of Tolman's theories.

Comprehend the factors motivating behavior, including excitatory potential and frustration.

Outline the process through which environmental cues influence learned behavior and motivation.

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Definitions:

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimal change in a stimulus that can just barely be detected by the organism.

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in intensity between two stimuli required for them to be perceived as different 50% of the time.

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on a particular object or task in the environment while ignoring other irrelevant information.

Sensory Deprivation

The absence of normal levels of sensory stimulation.