In Classical Conditioning a Stimulus Is Any Event or Situation

question 78

Multiple Choice

In classical conditioning a stimulus is any event or situation that

• A) triggers imitation.
• B) signals a reward.
• C) elicits operant behavior.
• D) evokes a response.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another, playing a key role in the function of the nervous system.

Synaptic Vesicles

Tiny sacs within a synapse that release neurotransmitters, enabling neuron communication.

Receptor Sites

Specific areas on the surface of cells or within cells that are sensitive to certain substances, allowing for communication between cells or systems.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in emotional arousal and sleep; deficiencies of serotonin have been linked to eating disorders, alcoholism, depression, aggression, and insomnia.