When the Conditioned Stimulus Is Presented Repeatedly Without the Unconditioned

question 130

Multiple Choice

When the conditioned stimulus is presented repeatedly without the unconditioned stimulus, the conditioned response will gradually weaken in a process called:

• A) extinction.
• B) habituation.
• C) discrimination.
• D) negative reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter important for brain and muscle function, involved in arousal, attention, memory, and motivation.

Serotonin Antagonist

A type of drug that blocks serotonin receptors, affecting mood, appetite, and other functions.

Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potentials

Hyperpolarization of a neuron's membrane potential, making it less likely to fire an action potential.

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that reduces neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.