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AP Psychology

Definition

Response refers to any behavior or reaction exhibited by an organism as a result of specific stimuli in their environment.

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Practice Questions (6)

What is the term for learning that involves associating two stimuli, and eventually using the response from one to predict another?
What type of learning pairs two or more stimuli together so that one stimulus comes to elicit a response that was originally caused by another stimulus?
What term describes the phenomenon where exposure to one stimulus influences a response to subsequent stimuli?
What is the term for an individual's physical, emotional, or psychological response to a goal that is not yet achieved?
What is the primary hormone released in response to a stressful event?
What type of individuals are most vulnerable to heart disease due to their response to stress?

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