The Primary Motor Area

question 145

Multiple Choice

The primary motor area

• A) contains sensory neurons for the face in its inferior portion.
• B) contains a smaller area for control of the hands than for control of the legs.
• C) contains neurons that control smooth muscle.
• D) contains more motor neurons for the thighs than the mouth.
• E) contains a larger area for control of the hand and fingers than for control of the arm and elbow.

---

Definitions:

Species-Specific Predispositions

Innate behavioral tendencies or characteristics that are unique to particular species, influencing their ability to learn or react in specific ways.

Concurrent Schedules

In operant conditioning, it refers to two or more reinforcement schedules that operate simultaneously for two or more behaviors.

Observational Learning

A learning process whereby individuals acquire new behaviors or information by watching and imitating others.

Cognitions

Cognitions refer to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.