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chads108

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The key function of instrumental conditioning is to allow an organism to
 
  A) adjust behavior according to its consequences.
  B) acquire new physical skills.
  C) recognize familiar objects.
  D) learn new species-typical behaviors.
  E) understand the relationship between stimuli.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of motor learning?
 
  A) Motor learning is a component of perceptual learning.
  B) Motor learning involves changes in the sensory pathways.
  C) Motor learning can occur in the absence of sensory feedback.
  D) Motor learning is a component of stimulus-response learning.
  E) Motor learning involves sensory-sensory connections.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Rationale: The key function of instrumental conditioning is to allow an organism to adjust behavior according to its consequences.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Rationale: Motor learning is a component of stimulus-response learning.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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