Asked by Grace Thompson on Jun 10, 2024
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What phenomenon is a rat most likely to exhibit when he is initially rewarded for lever pressing in one operant box, but then is moved to a new, but highly similar, operant box?
A) generalization behavior
B) intrinsic motivation
C) insight learning
D) behavioral contrast
Generalization Behavior
The process by which an organism makes a response to a stimulus that is similar to, but not identical to, a previously encountered stimulus.
Operant Box
An experimental apparatus used in behavioral psychology to study the learning behavior of animals, particularly through reinforcement and punishment.
Intrinsic Motivation
The drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, due to the inherent pleasure and satisfaction derived from participation.
- Apprehend the principles of generalization and discrimination as they apply to conditioning, and their consequential value in learning.
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Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the principles of generalization and discrimination as they apply to conditioning, and their consequential value in learning.
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