If Professor Wagner Were to Build a Robot That Functions

question 64

Multiple Choice

If Professor Wagner were to build a robot that functions using only automatic processes,we would expect it to make decisions using

• A)algorithms.
• B)functional fixedness.
• C)heuristics.
• D)conscious reflection.

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Definitions:

Situational Variables

External factors that can influence the outcome of experiments and the behavior of individuals in specific contexts.

Self-regulatory Systems

The mechanisms and processes by which individuals control and direct their thoughts, feelings, and actions in pursuit of their goals.

Rewards and Punishments

Behavioral tools used to reinforce desirable behaviors and discourage undesirable ones.

Self-efficacy Expectations

Beliefs in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task, which can play a major role in how goals, tasks, and challenges are approached.