Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Depicts What Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately depicts what is meant by seeking novel stimulation? Humans and other animals tend to

• A) prefer physical stimulation over psychological stimulation.
• B) try to find novel situations and environments.
• C) stimulate themselves prior to stimulating others.
• D) seek out the most soothing environments available.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

Classical conditioning is a learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior.

Latent Learning

Learning that occurs without any obvious reinforcement of the behavior or associations that are learned.

Observational Learning

The process of acquiring new behaviors or information through watching and imitating the actions of others, also known as social learning.