Author Question: In an experiment, a dog is conditioned to run whenever it hears a clap. In the next stage of the ... (Read 49 times)

nenivikky

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 516
In an experiment, a dog is conditioned to run whenever it hears a clap. In the next stage of the experiment, it is presented with other stimuli such as a whistle, a snap of fingers, and a click. Toward the last stage of the experiment, the dog runs only when it hears a clap and not any other sound. In this scenario, the dog's behavior illustrates a strong _________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Gina was once stung by a hornet inside her house. After that incident, she closes all the windows of her house whenever she sees any insect. Her behavior illustrates _________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



aadams68

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Answer to Question 1

stimulus discrimination

Answer to Question 2

stimulus generalization



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

In 2006, a generic antinausea drug named ondansetron was approved. It is used to stop nausea and vomiting associated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Did you know?

It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.

Did you know?

More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.

Did you know?

Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library