An Organism Enhances Its Odds of Survival When It Is

question 287

Multiple Choice

An organism enhances its odds of survival when it is able to learn that a neutral stimulus can signal an important upcoming event, as in:

• A) operant conditioning.
• B) classical conditioning.
• C) observational learning.
• D) learned helplessness.

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Definitions:

Freud

Freud, a neurologist from Austria, developed the psychoanalytic method, which involves treating mental illnesses through dialogue between an analyst and the person seeking help.

Anal Stage

In Freudian psychology, the second stage of psychosexual development, occurring between about 18 months and three years of age, during which children find pleasure in controlling bowel movements.

Religion

A set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, often involving ritual observances and a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.

Neo-Freudian

Pertains to theorists who were influenced by Sigmund Freud but adapted his ideas, focusing more on social and cultural factors.