The Base of the Heart Faces in the ________ Directions

question 85

Multiple Choice

The base of the heart faces in the ________ directions.

• A) anterior and inferior
• B) anterior and superior
• C) posterior and superior
• D) posterior and inferior
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Spontaneous Recovery

The reemergence of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Stimulus Discrimination

Stimulus Discrimination is the ability to differentiate between one stimulus and another, especially in the context of learning and behavior.

Spontaneous Recovery

The phenomenon where a learned behavior resurfaces after a period of non-exposure to the associated stimulus, demonstrating the persistence of memory over time.

Pavlov

Refers to Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly using bells to induce salivation in dogs.