Which of the Following Statements About the Function of a Fruit

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the function of a fruit is true?

• A) It aids in dispersal of seeds.
• B) It protects seeds until they are mature.
• C) It attracts pollinators.
• D) It provides nutrients to the embryo.
• E) Both a and b

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)

A stimulus that elicits a reaction automatically, without any pre-existing learning required.

Vicarious Conditioning

The development of the conditioned response to a stimulus after observation of the pairing of conditioned stimulus (CS) and unconditioned stimulus (UCS).

Sensory Preconditioning

Sensory preconditioning involves a situation where two stimuli are paired together in the absence of an unconditioned stimulus, leading to a learned association between them.

Higher-Order Conditioning

A conditioning process where a stimulus that has been conditioned to elicit a response is used as an unconditioned stimulus to condition a new stimulus.