Question

When one dog starts sniffing the ground for a potential scrap of food, other dogs' attention may be drawn to that part of the ground, and they may copy this sniffing behavior. This is an example of:
A) observational conditioning.
B) stimulus enhancement.
C) social conformity.
D) emotional contagion.

Answer 1

Answer:

This is an example of B. Stimulus enhancement.

Explanation:

Stimulus enhancement refers to the ability to learn the relation between a stimulus and its consequences. This is learnt by observing another individual or being carry a certain action out.

In this case, one dog starts sniffing for potential scraps of food; this action enhances the other dogs to copy the sniffing behavior, even in different areas.