If Two Individuals with Different Distinct Characteristics Are Mated, Their

question 34

Multiple Choice

If two individuals with different distinct characteristics are mated, their offspring is called a ________.

• A) strain
• B) true-breeding line
• C) gamete
• D) cross
• E) hybrid

Recognize different observation techniques and their advantages and limitations.

Comprehend the basics of correlation and its use in research to identify relationships between variables.

Understand the construction and analysis of short form truth tables.

Analyze the validity of logical arguments through truth tables.

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Definitions:

Discriminative Stimulus

Any stimulus, such as a stop sign or a doorknob, that provides the organism with a cue for making a certain response in order to obtain reinforcement.

Watson's Little Albert

An experiment conducted by John B. Watson demonstrating classical conditioning by causing a young boy to develop a phobia of white rats.

UCS

An abbreviation commonly used in psychology that stands for Unconditioned Stimulus, which automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency to respond to a stimulus that is only similar to the original conditioned stimulus with the conditioned response.