In Operant Conditioning, the Tendency of a Response to Occur

question 23

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning, the tendency of a response to occur in the presence of one stimulus but not in the presence of another similar stimulus that differs from it on some dimension is called ________.

• A) stimulus generalization
• B) stimulus discrimination
• C) intermittent reinforcement
• D) partial reinforcement

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Definitions:

Parietal Area

Region of the brain located in the parietal lobe that processes sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain, and plays a role in spatial orientation and navigation.

Occipital Cortex

The region of the brain located at the back of the head that is primarily responsible for processing visual information.

Action Potentials

Rapid and temporary electrical impulses in neurons that are fundamental for transmitting signals across the nervous system.

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another, influencing mental function and behavior.