Josh, a Graduate Student in Psychology, Wishes to Use Classical

question 318

Multiple Choice

Josh, a graduate student in psychology, wishes to use classical conditioning to condition a learned taste aversion in pigeons. Given what you read about biological preparedness in the text, which of the following would be the easiest to use as his conditioned stimulus?

• A) a painful stimulus, such as electrical shock
• B) a taste stimulus, such as flavored water
• C) a visual stimulus, such as colored water
• D) an auditory stimulus, such as a loud noise

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Definitions:

Norris-LaGuardia Act

A 1932 U.S. federal law that restricted the power of courts to issue injunctions against non-violent labor disputes and marked a significant step in promoting labor rights.

Peaceful Union Activities

Actions taken by labor unions, such as strikes or protests, conducted lawfully and without violence to advocate for workers' rights and interests.

Property Rights

Legal rights over the use, control, and transfer of property, which can include both physical objects and intellectual property.

Employer

An individual or organization that hires and pays people to work for them, providing wages or salaries in exchange for the employees' labor.