Which of the Following Most Clearly Shows That an Animal's

question 182

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most clearly shows that an animal's biological makeup can affect the ease of learning an association?

• A) Pavlov's dogs, bells, and salivation
• B) Thorndike's cats in a puzzle box
• C) Skinner's rats in an operant chamber
• D) Garcia's conditioned taste aversion experiments

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Definitions:

Reactive Power

The component of electrical power that does not result in useful work, measured in VARs (volt-amps reactive), and is generated by reactive components like capacitors and inductors.

Inductive Reactance

A measure of the opposition that an inductor presents to alternating current, due to the magnetic field created by the current.

Capacitive Reactance

The resistance that a capacitor offers to alternating current, depending on the frequency of the current and the capacitor value, measured in ohms.

AC Circuit

A circuit in which the current changes direction periodically, powered by an alternating voltage source.