Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the process by which a stimulus leads to a particular behavior known as?

Stimulus-response
Conditioning
Social learning
Reinforcement

The correct answer is: Stimulus-response

A Stimulus-response is the correct process by which a stimulus leads to a particular behavior. This is because a stimulus, or any event or situation that causes a response, triggers the specific behavior in question without the individual having prior experience or learning. B: Conditioning refers to a learning process in which a behavior is changed or modified through repeated association with a stimulus. C: Social learning is a type of learning that occurs through observing and imitating the behavior of others. D: Reinforcement refers to the use of rewards or punishments to increase or decrease a certain behavior. While reinforcement can play a role in shaping behavior, it is not the specific process of how a stimulus leads to a particular behavior.