The discriminative stimulus is also referred to as the

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The discriminative stimulus is also referred to as the

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: In operant conditioning, the discriminative stimulus signals that a specific response will lead to a consequence, acting as an antecedent condition, making C correct. A refers to the result, B to consequences, and D to a specific type of consequence, none of which define the discriminative stimulus.

Question 2 of 5

Bill's ability to direct the new driver to the school is an example of

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Bill's ability to guide the driver reflects latent learning (A), knowledge acquired earlier but not previously demonstrated. Fixed action pattern (B) is innate, stimulus generalisation (C) involves similar stimuli, and spontaneous recovery (D) is re-emergence of conditioned responses, none fitting here.

Question 3 of 5

In this study, the rats which had experienced nausea showed an aversion to

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The term 'adaptive plasticity' refers to changes in the brain in

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The stages in the process of 'developmental plasticity' include

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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