A Bird Is Trained to Feed from the South End

question 50

Multiple Choice

A bird is trained to feed from the south end of a circular cage. The bird is then placed in a light-controlled room and is phase-advanced by 6 hours. If the bird is returned to the circular cage at noon, where will it search for food?

• A) North
• B) East
• C) South
• D) West
• E) Northwest

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Definitions:

Continuously Reinforced

In operant conditioning, a scenario where each instance of a desired behavior is reinforced (rewarded), leading to rapid learning.

Negatively Reinforced

A process in operant conditioning where a behavior is strengthened because an unpleasant or aversive stimulus is removed or avoided.

Positively Reinforced

A behavior that increases in frequency or likelihood as a result of being followed by a rewarding stimulus, according to principles of operant conditioning.

Conditioned Avoidance Response

Behavior that is reinforced because it allows individuals to avoid situations that cause anxiety.