cognitive sign principle

the belief that, through learning, stimuli come to signal outcomes or events in the environment (see S–S learning model). Edward C. Tolman offered cognitive sign learning as an alternative to the ideas of other behavioral theorists, such as Clark L. Hull, who postulated that stimuli become directly associated with responses (see S–R learning model).

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November 27th 2024

sexual tension

a condition of anxiety and restlessness associated with the sex drive and a normal desire for release of sexual energy. Sexual tension may be complicated by fear of inadequate performance, fear of an unwanted pregnancy, fear of discovery, or other concerns.