Each Time Amelia Feeds Her Pet Parrot Pete,she Walks into the Room

question 91

Multiple Choice

Each time Amelia feeds her pet parrot Pete,she walks into the room and says,"Good morning,Pete!" She now notices that as soon as Pete hears her say "Good morning!" he starts fluttering around his cage in excitement.In this example,the food is the

• A)conditioned stimulus.
• B)unconditioned response.
• C)conditioned response.
• D)unconditioned stimulus.

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Definitions:

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces the hormone melatonin, involved in regulating sleep-wake cycles.

Melatonin

A hormone secreted by the pineal gland that plays a role in setting circadian rhythms.

Biological Rhythms

Natural processes that cyclically change over a period of time in living organisms, such as the circadian rhythm or menstrual cycle.

Onset of Sleep

The transition period from wakefulness to sleep, marking the beginning of the sleep cycle.