Match the Words with the Most Closely Associated Descriptions

question 86

Multiple Choice

Match the words with the most closely associated descriptions.
-Subduction zone

• A)where new ocean bottom is formed
• B)where most earthquakes occur
• C)where ocean plate goes below terrestrial plate

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Definitions:

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

Discriminative Stimulus

A type of stimulus in the environment that increases the chance of a response due to its association with a reinforcement or punishment.

Operant Response

A behavior that is modified by its consequences, which can lead to changes in future behavioral patterns.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without any conditioning, such as food causing salivation in dogs.