Question

question 18
1 point
evidence that organisms have innate abilities to learn associations and behaviors guided by natural selection best illustrates the importance of
a vicarious reinforcement
b biological preparedness
c latent learning
d conditioned reinforcers

Explanation:

• Vicarious reinforcement: Involves learning from observing others' behavior and its consequences. Not related to innate abilities.
• Biological preparedness: Refers to the idea that organisms are innately predisposed to learn certain associations (e.g., fear of snakes) as they are relevant for survival (guided by natural selection).
• Latent learning: Learning that occurs without immediate reinforcement and is not demonstrated until later. Not about innate learning based on natural selection.
• Conditioned reinforcers: Stimuli that become reinforcing through association with primary reinforcers. Not related to innate, evolution - based learning.

Answer:

B. biological preparedness