The Difference Between Whether an Animal Expects the US and Whether

question 6

Multiple Choice

The difference between whether an animal expects the US and whether the US actually occurs is known as:

• A) homeostasis.
• B) a prediction error.
• C) an error-correction rule.
• D) latent inhibition.

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Definitions:

Genetic Factors

Genetic factors are hereditary influences determined by one's DNA that can affect various aspects of physical and psychological traits.

Environmental Factors

External elements like climate, terrain, and human activities that influence living organisms and the ecosystem.

Epigenetics

Nongenetic influences on a gene’s expression, such as stress, nutrition, and so forth.

Genetic Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, often leading to the manifestation of a particular trait or characteristic.