Any Stimulus That,when Presented After a Response,strengthens the Response Is

question 69

Multiple Choice

Any stimulus that,when presented after a response,strengthens the response is called a(n)

• A)conditioned stimulus.
• B)unconditioned stimulus.
• C)positive reinforcer.
• D)negative reinforcer.

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Definitions:

IPSP

Inhibitory postsynaptic potential; a synaptic potential that makes a postsynaptic neuron less likely to generate an action potential.

Hyperpolarizes

The process of increasing the negative charge within a neuron beyond its resting potential, making it less likely to fire an action potential.

Presynaptic Terminal

The end point of a neuron that conducts electrical signals and releases neurotransmitters to communicate with a neighboring neuron at a synapse.

Nitric Oxide (NO)

A gaseous signaling molecule involved in various physiological processes, including vasodilation and neurotransmission.