Trial-And-Error Learning, in Which an Organism Adjusts Its Behavior on the Basis

question 49

Multiple Choice

Trial-and-error learning, in which an organism adjusts its behavior on the basis of direct experience, is also referred to as __________.

• A) conditioning
• B) higher education
• C) instinct
• D) situational learning

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Definitions:

External Variables

Factors outside of an individual's immediate control that can impact outcomes or behaviors.

Human Nature

The inherent characteristics, including ways of thinking, feeling, and acting, that all humans tend to have naturally, irrespective of societal influence.

Self-control Techniques

Methods or strategies used by individuals to regulate their thoughts, feelings, and actions to achieve personal goals or adhere to societal expectations.

Satiation

Refers to the state of being satisfied to the full, often used in the context of eating until one feels full, but can also refer to other experiences of fulfillment.