Habituation and Sensitization Both Refer to a Change in Response

question 150

Multiple Choice

Habituation and sensitization both refer to a change in response as a result of learning. Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship between the types of changes in response denoted by the two terms?

• A) The two terms refer to the same type of change in response.
• B) The two terms refer to similar kinds of changes in response.
• C) The two terms refer to different sorts of changes in response.
• D) The two terms refer to opposite changes in response.

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Definitions:

Workspace Neurons

A conceptual term perhaps referring to neurons involved in conscious thought processes and cognitive tasks.

Anesthesia

A medical procedure that uses drugs to prevent pain during surgery, causing loss of sensation or consciousness.

Memory Loss

The inability to remember information or experiences, which can be temporary or permanent.

Lateral Geniculate Nuclei

A part of the brain located in the thalamus that acts as a relay center for visual information received from the retina before it is sent to the visual cortex.