In a Conditioning Experiment, Andrew Hears a Tone Just Prior

question 85

Multiple Choice

In a conditioning experiment, Andrew hears a tone just prior to receiving a puff of air to his eye that causes an eyeblink response. In this experiment, the tone is the _____, the puff of air to the eye is the _____, and the eyeblink is the _____.

• A)unconditioned stimulus; conditioned stimulus; unconditioned response
• B)conditioned stimulus; unconditioned stimulus; unconditioned response
• C)unconditioned stimulus; conditioned stimulus; conditioned response
• D)conditioned response, conditioned stimulus; unconditioned stimulus

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Definitions:

Pons

Portion of the brain stem above the medulla oblongata and below the midbrain; assists the medulla oblongata in regulating the breathing rate.

Medulla

An inner region or core in various structures, often used to refer to the medulla oblongata, a part of the brainstem that controls vital functions.

Brain Stem

In mammals, portion of the brain consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain.

Ability to Taste

The sensory function that enables an organism to detect and identify different flavors, facilitated by taste buds on the tongue.