A Hungry Monkey's Lever-Pressing Behaviour Is Reinforced with a Banana-Flavoured

question 301

Multiple Choice

A hungry monkey's lever-pressing behaviour is reinforced with a banana-flavoured treat.Which occurrence would produce the MOST dopamine activity?

• A)treat delivery after the behaviour is learned and the monkey expects the treat
• B)treat delivery upon the first press,when the monkey does not expect a treat
• C)an unexpected nondelivery of the treat when the lever press occurs
• D)expected nondeliveries of treats as the response is extinguished

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Definitions:

B Vitamins

B Vitamins refer to a group of water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism and the formation of red blood cells, including vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, and B12 among others.

Liver

A vital organ in the body responsible for numerous functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Pharynx

The part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity, responsible for the passage of food to the esophagus and air to the larynx.

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A muscular tube that conveys food from the mouth to the stomach.