An Experimenter Who Wants to Train a Rat to Pull

question 83

Multiple Choice

An experimenter who wants to train a rat to pull a string to raise a flag begins by training it to stand up. This procedure is known as

• A) stimulus generalization.
• B) secondary reinforcement.
• C) shaping.
• D) backward conditioning.

---

Definitions:

Random Sample

A sample that fairly represents a population because each member has an equal chance of inclusion.

Behaviors Or Attitudes

Observable actions or mental positions held by individuals towards objects, people, or concepts.

Replication

The process of repeating a study or experiment to verify its findings under similar conditions.

Earlier Research

Previous studies or scientific investigations conducted before the current study.