A Discriminative Stimulus Is Typically Viewed as __________

question 464

Multiple Choice

A discriminative stimulus is typically viewed as __________.

• A) something negative
• B) a cue
• C) promoting punishment
• D) a warning

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Definitions:

Monaural Cues

Sound localization cues that can be picked up by one ear, helping to identify the direction and distance of sounds in the environment.

Pitch

The quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; perceived as a degree of highness or lowness of a tone.

Amplitude

The height or intensity of a wave signal, which in terms of sound, determines its loudness, and in light, influences its brightness.

Decibels

A unit of measurement that indicates the intensity of sound on a logarithmic scale, representing the ratio of a particular sound pressure to a reference level.