The Inner Ear Contains _______ That Convert Sound Waves to Nerve

question 28

Multiple Choice

The inner ear contains _______ that convert sound waves to nerve impulses.

• A) proprioceptors
• B) thermoreceptors
• C) mechanoreceptors
• D) photoreceptors

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Definitions:

Backwards Conditioning

A conditioning process where the conditioned stimulus is presented after the unconditioned stimulus, typically less effective than other conditioning methods.

Tone Light Shock

Represents a common experimental setup in classical conditioning studies where a tone and a light serve as conditioned stimuli, and a shock acts as an unconditioned stimulus.

Stimulus-Substitution Theory

A theory in classical conditioning that proposes the conditioned stimulus substitutes for the unconditioned stimulus, eliciting a similar response.

Pavlov

Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly involving the salivary response of dogs.