An Electron with Energy E Is Incident Upon a Potential

question 45

Multiple Choice

An electron with energy E is incident upon a potential energy barrier of height E_pot < E and thickness L.If the reflection coefficient R = 0.05,

• A)the electron has a 0.05% chance of being reflected
• B)the electron has a 5% chance of being reflected
• C)the electron has a 95% chance of being reflected
• D)the electron will be partially reflected and partially transmitted
• E)the electron has no chance of being reflected

Define and identify examples of operant conditioning, reinforcement, and punishment.

Understand the process and importance of pairing stimuli in classical conditioning.

Explain the phenomena of extinction, spontaneous recovery, stimulus generalization, and discrimination in classical conditioning.

Identify and understand the role of negative and positive reinforcers in shaping behavior.

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Definitions:

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons and conduct them towards the cell body.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain located beneath the temples, involved in processing sensory input into derived meanings for the appropriate retention of visual memory, language comprehension, and emotion association.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located in the front of the skull, responsible for executive functions, decision making, and controlling voluntary movements.

Parietal Lobe

A region of the brain located behind the frontal lobe, involved in processing sensory information such as touch, pain, and spatial orientation.