The Capacity of an Organism to Form a "Cognitive Map

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Multiple Choice

The capacity of an organism to form a "cognitive map" of their environment

• A) was first demonstrated by B.F. Skinner using rats seeking food.
• B) does not require active exploration of the environment.
• C) is maladaptive in that such activity may not result in food reinforcement.
• D) involves the hippocampus.
• E) involves trial-and-error learning in a Thorndike box.

Recognize the barriers to effective interpersonal communication and the transition from underlying to direct barriers.

Understand the importance of constructive feedback in promoting communication openness, enhancing dialogue, and improving organizational effectiveness.

Describe the role and effectiveness of communication networks in interpersonal communication contexts.

Identify cultural barriers to intercultural communication and strategies for overcoming them.

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Definitions:

Volcanic Fields

Regions of the Earth's crust that are prone to volcanic activity and are scattered with multiple volcanoes.

Magma

A molten or semi-molten rock material beneath the Earth's surface from which igneous rock is formed by cooling.

Continental Crust

The relatively thick part of the Earth's crust that forms the large landmasses. It is generally older and more complex than the oceanic crust.

Elevation

The height of a point or object above a reference level, typically above sea level.