The Suprachiasmatic Nucleus of the __________ Serves as the Human

question 90

Multiple Choice

The suprachiasmatic nucleus of the __________ serves as the human internal alarm clock,responding to changes in light that trigger us to sleep or wake up.

• A) cerebellum
• B) thalamus
• C) cerebrum
• D) hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Reinforced Schedule

A concept in operant conditioning that outlines how often a behavior is reinforced, influencing the frequency and predictability of the behavior.

Schedules of Reinforcement

The rules that determine how and when certain responses will be reinforced in operant conditioning.

Type of Reinforcement

Refers to the methods or mechanisms used to strengthen or increase the probability of a behavior, including positive reward and negative consequence strategies.

Same Response

This term might suggest a repeated or identical reaction to a stimulus but lacks specificity without context. In behavioral psychology, it might imply a consistent behavior in response to a stimulus.