The "Long Tail" Is a Phenomenon Related to the

question 17

Multiple Choice

The "long tail" is a phenomenon related to the

• A)partisan flavor of talk shows.
• B)degree of editorializing by broadcast news.
• C)rate of Internet news readership.
• D)increase in the age gap of news readership.
• E)partisan nature of Internet news.

Recognize the variables influencing flavor aversion beyond food.

Understand the concept and examples of long-delay learning.

Explain the physiological and neurological basis for flavor preferences and aversions.

Clarify the concepts of instinctive drift, terminal behavior, schedule-induced polydipsia, and the role of specific brain regions in aversion conditioning.

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Definitions:

Neurosurgeon

A medical specialist who performs surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the nervous system.

Tumor

An abnormal growth of cells that can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).

Reward Centers

are areas in the brain that are activated during pleasurable activities, releasing neurotransmitters that produce feelings of satisfaction and motivation.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an immense number of bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature regulation, and hormone release.