The Rather Simple Idea That,unless Disturbed,younger Sedimentary Layers Overlie Older

question 85

Multiple Choice

The rather simple idea that,unless disturbed,younger sedimentary layers overlie older layers,is referred to as the principle of

• A)original horizontality.
• B)uniformitarianism.
• C)faunal succession.
• D)superposition.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

Unconditioned response is a naturally occurring reaction to an unconditioned stimulus without the need for prior learning.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Secondary Conditioner

A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Discriminative Response

A behavior that is specifically elicited by certain stimuli and not others, indicating the ability to differentiate between them.