Which Part of the Nervous System Will Be Most Active

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which part of the nervous system will be most active when Martin,a backpacker,acts quickly in response to a wild animal approaching him?

• A)Sympathetic nervous system
• B)Central nervous system
• C)Somatic nervous system
• D)Parasympathetic nervous system

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Definitions:

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is not administered every time the desired response is performed, leading to more resistant behavioral patterns.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where only some responses are reinforced, leading to more resistant behavior to extinction.

Intrinsic Reinforcer

A type of motivation that comes from within an individual, such as personal satisfaction or enjoyment of a task.

Extrinsic Rewards

Benefits provided by external factors, such as money, grades, or praise, which motivate individuals to perform tasks.