In a Series of Conditioning Experiments, a Psychologist Discovered That

question 58

Multiple Choice

In a series of conditioning experiments, a psychologist discovered that a rat readily made an association between the taste of flavored water and illness, but did not make an association between the taste of flavored water and a painful shock. The phenomenon called _____ best explains this example.

• A) latent learning
• B) stimulus discrimination
• C) biological preparedness
• D) instinctive drift

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Definitions:

Mindfulness Meditation

A practice of focusing one's attention on the present moment, often as a way to manage stress and improve mental health.

Hysterical Disorders

An outdated term once used to describe psychological disorders thought to be due to excessive emotions or dramatic behavior, now largely replaced by specific diagnoses.

Emotional Relief

A reduction in emotional distress or intensity, often experienced after expressing or processing one's feelings.

Punishment

A process by which a behavior is followed by a consequence that decreases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.