Sensitization to an Allergen During the Initial Exposure Leads to the Production

question 75

Multiple Choice

Sensitization to an allergen during the initial exposure leads to the production of large quantities of

• A) antigen-antibody complexes.
• B) IgE antibodies.
• C) IgD antibodies.
• D) opsonins.
• E) T_c cells.

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Definitions:

Shaping

A method of training by which successive approximations towards a desired behavior are reinforced.

Fixed Interval

In the context of operant conditioning, a schedule of reinforcement where rewards are delivered at fixed time intervals, provided the correct response is made.

Variable Interval

A reinforcement schedule in which reinforcements are given after unpredictable time durations.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is only reinforced after a specified number of responses.