The Use of an X to Indicate That One Should

question 7

Multiple Choice

The use of an X to indicate that one should avoid a certain behavior such as an X through a picture of a cigarette to indicate no smoking) is an example of _____.

• A) a symbol
• B) encoding
• C) decoding
• D) verbal communication

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

the learned reaction to a conditioned stimulus that occurs as a result of previous conditioning.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for learning or prior conditioning.

Habituation

A decrease in responsiveness to a specific stimulus as a result of repeated experience with it.