An Organism Enhances Its Odds of Survival by Being Able

question 180

Multiple Choice

An organism enhances its odds of survival by being able to learn that a neutral stimulus can signal an important upcoming event, as in:

• A)operant conditioning.
• B)classical conditioning.
• C)observational learning.
• D)learned helplessness.

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Definitions:

Vestibular Senses

Refers to the perception of body balance and movement, mediated by the inner ear.

System Readjusts

The process by which a system modifies itself or its components to adapt to changes in its environment or operations.

Vestibular Sacs

Part of the inner ear involved in balance and spatial orientation, containing fluid that moves in response to changes in head positions.

Gravity and Movement

The influence of gravitational force on the mechanical actions and behaviors of bodies, relevant in physics and human physiology.