Like All Other Sensory Pathways,the Nerve Impulses Associated with Olfaction

question 38

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Like all other sensory pathways,the nerve impulses associated with olfaction are routed through the thalamus on the way to the primary olfactory cortex.

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Thorndike

An American psychologist known for his work on learning theory and the law of effect, which suggested that behaviors followed by satisfying outcomes are likely to be repeated.

Stimulus

Any event or situation that evokes a response from an organism.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation exercises.

Counterconditioning

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