The Authors Describe the Case of a Man Who Developed

question 283

Multiple Choice

The authors describe the case of a man who developed a puzzling symptom in which he was obsessed with fine dining. This "gourmand syndrome" was the result of:

• A) a stroke damaging the left side of his brain.
• B) a split-brain operation.
• C) a stroke damaging the right side of his brain.
• D) the loss of myelin surrounding his neurons.

Comprehend the psychological and neurological responses to conditioning and their impact on behavior.

Recognize the application of conditioning principles in overcoming phobic behavior and modifying responses.

Understand the impact of conditioned stimuli on unconditioned stimuli in various learning contexts.

Understand the basic principles and procedures of classical conditioning.

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Definitions:

Fetal Development

The stage of human growth within the womb from conception to birth.

Reflex Response

An automatic, involuntary reaction to a specific stimulus.

Painful Stimulus

An external or internal event or trigger that can cause a physical or emotional experience of pain.

Intonations

The variation of pitch in speech that affects the meaning of words, conveying emotions and grammatical signals.