Which of the Following Would Be an Accurate Reflection of a Learning

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an accurate reflection of a learning theorist's viewpoint regarding learning?

• A) All learning depends on essentially the same mechanism; thus general conclusions may be made about learning across organisms.
• B) Each kind of animal learns in its own unique way; thus general conclusions cannot be made about learning across organisms.
• C) Some animals learn in similar ways, thus general conclusions can only be made for particular groups or kinds of animals.
• D) Learning depends on highly similar mechanisms for nonhuman animals, and thus conclusions from animal studies can be applied to animals, but not humans.

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Definitions:

Response Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response is made in reaction to stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus.

Learned Helplessness

Learned helplessness is a condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, leading to a belief that one's actions have no effect on the outcome.

Domestic Abuse

Patterns of abusive behavior by one partner towards another in an intimate relationship, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse, and financial control.

Seligman

Refers to Martin Seligman, a psychologist known for his work on positive psychology, learned helplessness, and well-being.