In a Short Essay Explain Feedforward, Concurrent, and Feedback Controls

question 54

Essay

In a short essay explain feedforward, concurrent, and feedback controls and provide an example for each one.

Identify and differentiate between systematic observation and naturalistic observation.

Understand the concept of archival research and how it is conducted.

Recognize the importance of reliability and validity in observational studies.

Understand the methodological issues related to observational studies such as reactivity and observer bias.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

An automatic and natural reaction that occurs in response to an unconditioned stimulus without prior learning or conditioning.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a reflexive response without any prior learning or conditioning.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus in response to a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Unpleasant Stimulus

A stimulus that is undesirable or disagreeable and tends to produce a negative response in an individual.