Asked by Jason Mathew on Apr 24, 2024

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Nikki has learned to expect the sound of thunder whenever she sees a flash of lightning.This suggests that associative learning involves

A) preparedness.
B) cognitive processes.
C) mirror neurons.
D) genetic predispositions.

Associative Learning

A learning process by which a subject comes to associate stimuli with certain behaviors or outcomes, such as in classical or operant conditioning.

Cognitive Processes

The cognitive operations or activities engaged in obtaining knowledge and comprehension through thinking, experiencing, and sensory input.

Genetic Predispositions

Inherent genetic traits that may influence an individual’s likelihood of developing certain diseases, behaviors, or characteristics.

  • Comprehend the significance of mental processes in operant conditioning.
  • Comprehend the influence of predictions and expectations on the process of classical conditioning.
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Pilusa Sphiwe Michael6 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Associative learning involves linking two stimuli, or events, together to understand the relationship between them. In this case, Nikki has learned to associate the visual stimulus (flash of lightning) with the auditory stimulus (sound of thunder) through experience, which involves cognitive processes to understand and predict the relationship between these two events.