In What Way Is Classical Conditioning Different from Sensitization in Aplysia

question 48

Multiple Choice

In what way is classical conditioning different from sensitization in Aplysia?

• A) Sensitization is specific to touching the siphon, while classical conditioning generalizes to stimulation of other areas.
• B) Sensitization is due to changes in the number of synapses, whereas classical conditioning is due to changes within the cells.
• C) The siphon-withdrawal response is larger following classical conditioning than it is after sensitization training.
• D) Sensitization involves an increase in glutamate release, whereas classical conditioning involves a decrease in glutamate release.

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