Which of the Following Is an Example of Learning Specificity

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of learning specificity?

• A)People can only learn to discriminate shapes when the shapes are at a particular angle.
• B)Judges at dog shows can discriminate between dog breeds very well,but not between different species of birds.
• C)Chicken-sexers learn to spot male and female chickens by being extensively trained in distinguishing between male and female chickens.
• D)Doctors learn to diagnose diseases in part by receiving feedback on whether past diagnoses were accurate.

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Definitions:

Social Process

Refers to the patterns of growth, change, interaction, and adaptation in societies and social institutions over time.

Intra-cranial

Referring to something occurring within the skull.

Pragmatists

Philosophers or thinkers who focus on practical consequences and applications of ideas to problems, valuing action over doctrine.

Subconscious

The part of the mind that operates below the level of conscious awareness, influencing behavior and thoughts.