Using the Data in the Table Below, What Would Be

question 16

Multiple Choice

Using the data in the table below, what would be the psychological interpretation of the analysis?

• A) Context has an effect on recall.
• B) Cue-type has an effect on recall.
• C) Context and cue type have an effect on recall.
• D) Context and cue type have an effect on recall, but the effect of context depends on cue type.

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Definitions:

Thorndike

An American psychologist known for his work on learning theory and the law of effect, which suggested that behaviors followed by satisfying outcomes are likely to be repeated.

Stimulus

Any event or situation that evokes a response from an organism.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation exercises.

Counterconditioning

A behavioral therapy technique that involves teaching the patient to associate a positive response with a stimulus that previously elicited a negative response.