The Relationship in Which One Part of a Stimulus Configuration

question 96

Multiple Choice

The relationship in which one part of a stimulus configuration dominates a situation,such as a visual field,while other aspects recede into the background,is called:

• A) foreground-background.
• B) onstage-offstage.
• C) figure-ground.
• D) dominant-recessive.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A conditioned stimulus is a previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually triggers a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In behavioral psychology, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning.

Psychological Principle

Foundational concepts or theories that explain behaviors, thoughts, and emotions within the field of psychology.

Categories

Groupings based on shared characteristics or properties, allowing for easier organization and understanding of different concepts or objects.