__________________ Examines the Effect That Changes in the Probabilities for States

question 38

Short Answer

__________________ examines the effect that changes in the probabilities for states of nature have on selecting an alternative or act.

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Definitions:

Potentiation

The enhancement of a conditioned response (CR) to a nonsalient stimulus when a salient stimulus is also paired with the unconditioned stimulus (UCS).

Acquisition of Extinction

The process in conditioning when the conditioned response is reduced and eventually disappears as the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

SOP

Standard Operating Procedure; a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out complex routine operations.

Mackintosh's Attentional Theory

A theory proposing that the allocation of attention during learning is influenced by the predictability of stimuli, affecting conditioning strength.