An Animal Is Placed in a Box with a Bar

question 55

Multiple Choice

An animal is placed in a box with a bar and also a wire floor that can deliver a mild shock. The experimenter first sounds a buzzer, then a few seconds later turns on the shock. Pressing the bar after the buzzer sounds but before the shock is delivered will prevent the shock from occurring. This is an example of ________.

• A) avoidance training
• B) classical conditioning
• C) punishment learning
• D) modeling

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Definitions:

Epigastric Region

An area of the abdomen located just above the stomach and below the ribs, often associated with abdominal organs like the liver and pancreas.

Umbilical Region

The central area of the abdomen located around the navel or umbilicus, commonly used as a reference point in anatomy.

Lungs

The primary organs of the respiratory system, responsible for gas exchange where oxygen is absorbed and carbon dioxide is released.

Heart

A muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.