A Child Asks to Be Allowed to Stay Up an Extra

question 137

Multiple Choice

A child asks to be allowed to stay up an extra half-hour only when his mother is in a good mood,because that is when she is most likely to agree.What does this example illustrate

• A) acquisition 
• B) shaping 
• C) stimulus generalization 
• D) stimulus discrimination

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Definitions:

Subducts

Occurs when one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the Earth's mantle due to plate tectonic processes.

Subduction Zone

A region at convergent plate boundaries where one tectonic plate moves under another into the mantle, often causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Seawater

The saltwater that makes up the oceans and seas covering more than 70% of the Earth's surface, comprising a complex solution of various salts and minerals.

Mid-Ocean Ridge

A subaquatic chain of mountains created by the movement of tectonic plates, leading to the formation of new ocean floor.