The Polygraph Is Based on the Assumption That a Person

question 236

Multiple Choice

The polygraph is based on the assumption that a person who is guilty and fearful will have:

• A) decreased flow of epinephrine.
• B) decreased flow of norepinephrine.
• C) increased activity in the autonomic nervous system.
• D) increased activity in the hippocampus.

Understand the concept of classical and operant conditioning and how they can be applied to learning behaviors.

Recognize the phenomena of extinction, stimulus generalization, and stimulus discrimination within learning contexts.

Identify the role of incidental learning and its impact on consumer behavior and marketing.

Describe the process of associative learning and the factors influencing it, including repetition and conditioning schedules.

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Definitions:

General Inmate Population

The majority of inmates within a prison, as opposed to those in solitary confinement, maximum security, or other specialized units.

Solitary Confinement

A form of imprisonment in which an inmate is isolated from most human contact, often for extended periods, used as a punishment or to manage threats.

Violence

Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Coercion

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.