A Person Getting Chills or "Goosebumps" When Cold Is Part

question 16

Multiple Choice

A person getting chills or "goosebumps" when cold is part of a(n)

• A) elevated response.
• B) delayed response.
• C) positive feedback loop.
• D) negative feedback loop.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that has acquired the capacity to reinforce behaviors through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies a basic natural need, such as food or water, and motivates behavior without the need for learning.

Squirt of Water

A quick, sudden release of a small amount of water, often used in experiments as a form of stimulus or response.

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and stable rates of responding in behavior.