A Light Goes on in a Room Just Before an Excruciatingly

question 45

Multiple Choice

A light goes on in a room just before an excruciatingly loud buzzer sounds. A subject who startles when the light goes on shows ________ behavior, but one who leaves the room to avoid the noise exhibits ________ behavior.

• A) respondent; operant
• B) operant; respondent
• C) conditioned; counterconditioned
• D) counterconditioned; conditioned

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Definitions:

Heart

A muscular organ in most animals, which pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system.

Ribs

Long, curved bones which form the rib cage, providing protection to the thoracic organs and supporting the upper body.

Patellar Region

Refers to the area of the body associated with the knee cap.

Sural Region

The area of the calf or posterior part of the lower leg.