In General,conservation Involves the Ability to Understand That Changes in Physical

question 102

Multiple Choice

In general,conservation involves the ability to understand that changes in physical arrangement:

• A)do not change an object's basic properties.
• B)affect an object's inherent features.
• C)determine the total volume needed for a given task.
• D)must be considered before the characteristics of an object can be determined.

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Definitions:

Associative Strength

The measure of the relationship between a conditioned stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus, indicating how strongly two stimuli are linked in an individual's mind.

Maximum Conditioning

The point at which a conditioned response reaches its highest level of strength or efficiency through the learning process.

Blocking

The prevention of the acquisition of a conditioned response (CR) to a second conditioned stimulus (CS2) when two stimuli are paired with an unconditioned stimulus (UCS) and conditioning has already occurred to the first stimulus (CS1).

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that was once neutral but, upon being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, begins to elicit a conditioned response.