As the Nervous System Ages

question 30

Multiple Choice

As the nervous system ages

• A) reflexes become faster.
• B) cutaneous sensation becomes more acute.
• C) blood pressure decreases.
• D) reflexes become slower.
• E) size and weight of the brain increases.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that was originally neutral but, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, leads to eliciting a conditioned response.

Classical Conditioning

A fundamental learning technique established by the association between an initially neutral stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, leading to a learned response.

Acquisition

In psychology, the initial stage of learning or conditioning during which a response is established.

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response.