At One Instant an Electron Is Moving in the Positive

question 53

Multiple Choice

At one instant an electron is moving in the positive x direction along the x axis in a region where there is a uniform magnetic field in the positive z direction.When viewed from a point on the positive z axis, it subsequent motion is:

• A)straight ahead
• B)counterclockwise around a circle in the xy plane
• C)clockwise around a circle in the xy plane
• D)in the positive z direction
• E)in the negative z direction

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Definitions:

Contingency

The specified relationship between a specific behavior and reinforcement

Conditioning

Conditioning is a process in psychology in which a response becomes more frequent or more predictable in a given environment due to reinforcement.

Behavioral Contrast

A phenomenon in operant conditioning where the rate of response to one stimulus changes when the reinforcement conditions are modified for another stimulus.

Congruency Effect

A phenomenon where the reaction time is faster and accuracy is higher when the properties of a stimulus are in harmony with its response.