While Sitting in a Quiet Waiting Room, Ronnie at First

question 161

Multiple Choice

While sitting in a quiet waiting room, Ronnie at first is quite distracted by the clicking sound made by an old clock ticking away the seconds. However, after a few minutes, he no longer notices the ticking. This example best highlights the concept involved in:

• A) concordance
• B) classical conditioning
• C) habituation
• D) social learning

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Definitions:

Black Legend

Idea that the Spanish New World empire was more oppressive toward the Indians than other European empires; was used as a justification for English imperial expansion.

Brutal Colonizer

Describes a person or nation that employs harsh and oppressive measures to control and exploit a colony or a territorial possession.

Spain

A country on Europe's Iberian Peninsula, known for its rich history, diverse culture, and significant global influences in exploration, art, and cuisine.

Bartolomé de Las Casas

A 16th-century Spanish historian and Dominican friar who became the first advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Americas.