A Rat Learns to Press a Bar to Turn Off

question 7

Multiple Choice

A rat learns to press a bar to turn off a mild shock it is receiving through the floor of its cage.In this case, bar pressing is

• A)being classically conditioned.
• B)rewarded by negative reinforcement.
• C)being learned through punishment.
• D)a positively reinforced motor skill.

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Definitions:

Johansson

Likely refers to Gunnar Johansson, a psychologist known for his research on visual perception, particularly in motion perception.

Lights

Sources of illumination, both natural and artificial, that enable visibility.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Top-Down Perceptual Processes

Cognitive processes that involve using previous knowledge, expectations, and experiences to interpret and understand sensory information.