Extinction of an Operant Response Involves Removing a Desired Stimulus

question 82

True/False

Extinction of an operant response involves removing a desired stimulus when the behaviour occurs.

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Definitions:

Metabotropic Receptors

A type of G-protein coupled receptor found in cells that interacts with neurotransmitters to produce longer-lasting effects through a series of biochemical reactions.

Ion Diffusion

The movement of ions from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration across a permeable barrier.

Peptide Transmitters

Neurotransmitters made up of short chains of amino acids that modulate various physiological processes and neural communication.

Neuron's Ribosomes

The cellular structures within neurons responsible for protein synthesis, crucial for cell function and neurotransmitter release.