What Structure Detects Rotational Acceleration of the Head

question 79

Multiple Choice

What structure detects rotational acceleration of the head?

• A)semicircular canals
• B)basilar membrane
• C)organ of Corti
• D)helicotrema
• E)cochlea

Understand the basic principles of classical and operant conditioning.

Identify the role of cognitive processes in classical conditioning.

Recognize the significance of biological preparedness in learning and conditioning.

Distinguish between different forms of conditioned responses and stimuli.

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