In an Experiment on Classical Conditioning, a Tone Is Followed

question 189

Multiple Choice

In an experiment on classical conditioning, a tone is followed by a puff of air to the eyes. After several repetitions, subjects blink their eyes when they hear the tone. In this experiment, the tone is the __________ and the puff of air is the __________.

• A) conditioned stimulus...unconditioned stimulus
• B) conditioned stimulus...conditioned response
• C) unconditioned stimulus...unconditioned response
• D) conditioned response...unconditioned response

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Definitions:

Apomixis

Apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction that allows plants to produce seeds without fertilization, leading to offspring genetically identical to the parent.

Scarification

A process of weakening the outer coat of seeds to encourage germination, can be chemical, mechanical, or thermal.

Imbibition

Imbibition is the process of absorption of water by substances, causing them to swell without dissolving, critically initiating seed germination.

Vernalization

The process by which exposure to cold temperatures for a certain length of time induces a plant to flower.