Suppose an Airline Pilot Sets an Aircraft's Engines to Produce

question 96

Multiple Choice

Suppose an airline pilot sets an aircraft's engines to produce a speed of 450 mph, and measures that speed using an instrument on the outside of the plane. When another pilot reports turbulence ahead, the pilot changes the set point to 350 mph. The other pilot is providing

• A) an error signal.
• B) negative feedback.
• C) positive feedback.
• D) feedforward information.
• E) homeostasis.

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Definitions:

Observable Behaviors

Observable behaviors are actions or reactions of an individual that can be visually monitored and recorded by others.

Internal States

Psychological conditions or feelings that arise from within an individual, such as emotions, moods, desires, or motivations.

Conscious Behaviors

Actions and responses that involve awareness and purposeful decision-making.

Association

A connection or linkage between two ideas, concepts, or events, often based on prior experience or learning.