The Fact That Some Kinds of Stimuli (Like a Taste)are

question 4

Multiple Choice

The fact that some kinds of stimuli (like a taste) are more easily and quickly connected to a response (like nausea) is explained by the concept of __________.

• A)biological preparedness.
• B)psychological preparedness.
• C)instinctive drift.
• D)stimulus substitution.

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Definitions:

Variety of Stimuli

A range of external factors or inputs that can provoke different sensory, cognitive, or emotional responses.

Limited Number

Refers to a fixed or restricted quantity, often used in contexts where availability or capacity is constrained.

Discriminative Operant

A behavior that is more likely to be performed in the presence of a specific stimulus because the behavior has been reinforced in the presence of that stimulus in the past.

Stimulus Generalization

The process in which a conditioned response is observed, not only to the original stimulus but also to similar stimuli.