Crossing the Street When the Light Is Green, but Not

question 111

Multiple Choice

Crossing the street when the light is green, but not when the light is red, resembles which of the following processes involved in operant conditioning?

• A) stimulus generalization
• B) stimulus discrimination
• C) spontaneous recovery
• D) extinction

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Definitions:

Supporting Evidence

Information, data, or facts that underpin and reinforce a theory, hypothesis, or belief.

Unconditioned Stimuli

In classical conditioning, stimuli that naturally and automatically trigger a response without prior learning.

Overdoses

Excessive and dangerous doses of substances, leading to toxic reactions and sometimes death; commonly associated with drugs and medication.

Drug Tolerance

Drug tolerance occurs when an individual's physiological reaction to a specific drug diminishes with repeated use, leading to the need for higher doses to achieve the same effect.