The Process by Which a Stimulus Strengthens or Increases the Probability

question 14

Multiple Choice

The process by which a stimulus strengthens or increases the probability of the response that it follows is called:

• A)higher-order conditioning.
• B)latent learning.
• C)classical conditioning.
• D)reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Amphibians

A class of cold-blooded vertebrates that includes frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts, characterized by their ability to live both in water and on land.

Mammals

Warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by the presence of mammary glands, which females use to feed their young, and usually hair or fur on their bodies.

Aquatic Animals

Animals that live in water for most or all of their lives, including fish, amphibians, and various invertebrates, adapted to their liquid environment in various ways.

Wood Lice

Terrestrial crustaceans from the order Isopoda, known for their ability to roll into a ball as a defense mechanism; commonly found in moist environments.