This initially neutral stimulus is called a <u>conditioned</u> stimulus.
A neutral stimulus on its own should produce no reaction, but if used together with an unconditioned stimulus (that causes either atraction or rejection), and after a series of repetitions, it will trigger the same reaction as the one generated by the unconditioned stimulus with which is paired.
This learning mechanism which involves an unconditioned stimulus, and a neutral one which becomes conditioned, is known as classical conditioning.
A. They collect evidence and interpret what it means
Answer:
1. Propaganda is used to control the citizens of society.
2. Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted.
3. Citizens have a fear of the outside world.
4. Citizens live in a dehumanized state.
5. The society is an illusion of a perfect utopian world.
Explanation:
The passage in the question is from the very first paragraph of the text of Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron", a novel about a dystopian world. This excerpt shows the perceived "perfect utopian world' whereas the citizens still seem to be under the constant threat of being 'punished'.
The passage is also an example of the characteristics of a dystopic world that is the setting of the story. Here, propaganda is used as a means to control the citizens, with the restriction of the information and various other independent thoughts. This led to the fear and reluctance of the citizens in associating with the outside world, and the dehumanization of the perceived perfect society. All these is an illusion that the society they are living is the perfect utopian world.
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