Atomic Radius Generally Decreases as We Move ________

question 169

Multiple Choice

Atomic radius generally decreases as we move ________.

• A)down a group and from right to left across a period
• B)up a group and from left to right across a period
• C)down a group and from left to right across a period
• D)up a group and from right to left across a period
• E)down a group; the period position has no effect

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Definitions:

Contiguity

In psychology, contiguity is the principle that ideas, memories, and experiences are linked when one is frequently experienced with the other, leading to easier recall or association.

S-R Association

stands for Stimulus-Response Association, referring to the connection that forms between a specific stimulus and a particular response.

Guthrie

Edwin Ray Guthrie, a psychologist known for his theory that learning occurs through contiguity between stimuli and responses, not through reinforcement.

S-R Association

Refers to the connection between a stimulus and a response in the context of behavioral psychology, emphasizing how behaviors are learned through associations.