Which of the Following Is Not a Name Applied to Helmholtz's

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a name applied to Helmholtz's theory of color vision?

• A) the component theory
• B) the opponent theory
• C) the trichromatic theory
• D) the Young-Helmholtz theory

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Definitions:

Schedules of Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, the strategy or pattern by which rewards are given to promote certain behaviors.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal or avoidance of an undesirable outcome strengthens the behavior leading to its avoidance.

Punishment

The application of an aversive stimulus following a response in an effort to decrease the likelihood that the response will recur.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where the introduction of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of its recurrence.