Organisms are more easily able to learn some associations, such as food and illness, than other associations, such as flashing light and illness.Regarding learning, this illustrates
A) operant responding.
B) biological preparedness.
C) instrumental shaping.
D) homeostatic responding.

Question

Organisms are more easily able to learn some associations, such as food and illness, than other associations, such as flashing light and illness.Regarding learning, this illustrates
A) ​operant responding.
B) ​biological preparedness.
C) ​instrumental shaping.
D) homeostatic responding.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Biological preparedness refers to the idea that organisms are inherently more likely to learn certain associations due to evolutionary history and biological constraints. In this case, the association between food and illness is more important for survival and hence, more easily learned than the association between flashing light and illness.

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