Your Dog Barks and Growls to the Sound of a Stranger's

question 117

Multiple Choice

Your dog barks and growls to the sound of a stranger's car engine pulling into your driveway, yet wags his tail and gets excited to the sound of your car engine. This is an example of

• A)discrimination.
• B)generalization.
• C)higher-order conditioning.
• D)response generalization.

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Definitions:

Field Experiments

Research studies conducted in natural settings outside the laboratory to understand real-life behaviors or phenomena.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, due to the personal satisfaction and fulfillment it brings.

Varied Skills

Refers to a wide range of abilities and competencies an individual possesses, which can apply to different tasks or job roles.

Path-goal Theory

Path-goal Theory is a leadership model that suggests a leader's behavior is contingent to the satisfaction, motivation, and performance of their subordinates, aiming to clear the path to their goals.