The Scientific Method Involves Formulating a Tentative Explanation, Called the Hypothesis

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The scientific method involves formulating a tentative explanation, called the hypothesis, to account for what has been observed or measured.

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Definitions:

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique where an unwanted behavior or response is replaced with a positive one in the presence of a triggering stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus-Unconditioned Stimulus Pairings

The process in classical conditioning where a neutral stimulus (conditioned stimulus) is repeatedly presented alongside an unconditioned stimulus until it elicits a conditioned response.

CS-UCS Interval

The time gap between the conditioned stimulus (CS) and the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) in classical conditioning, affecting the strength and timing of the conditioned response.

Spontaneous Recovery

The return of a conditioned response (CR) when an interval intervenes between extinction and.