A dog that was trained to salivate at the sight of a white square also salivates somewhat at the sight of a gray square. What is the dog displaying?
a. Stimulus generalization
b. Extinction
c. Spontaneous recovery
d. Acquisition
a
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Nerve impulses from the inner ear are converted into sensations of meaningless sounds in the:
A. association areas B. cochlea C. primary auditory cortex D. tympanic membrane
Regarding pain, frustration, and punishment, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Animals, even pets, often react to pain by attacking whomever or whatever else is around. b. Humans who are in pain are more likely to withdraw from others than to lash out at them. c. One of the most common responses to frustration is aggression. d. Since punishment is painful, frustrating, or both, punishment sets up a powerful environment for learning aggression.
_____ a stimulant results in _____.
A) Withdrawal from; fatigue and negative emotions B) Overuse of; fatigue and anxiety C) Withdrawal from; feelings of intimacy and euphoria D) Overuse of; weight gain
Nancy has believed passionately since she was a small child that gingersnaps are the best cookie. What factor best describes her resistance to change?
A. attitude strength B. intelligence C. personality D. self-esteem