Skinner Studied

question 6

Multiple Choice

Skinner studied:

• A) classical conditioning.
• B) observational learning.
• C) operant conditioning.
• D) cognitive learning.

Understand the role of physical stimuli in psychological experiences and behavior.

Explain the significance of psychophysics in the study of sensation and perception.

Understand the impact of expectations and stimulus properties on sensory detection and perception.

Learn the historical and theoretical foundations of sensation and perception research.

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Definitions:

Releasing Hormones

Hormones produced by the hypothalamus that stimulate or inhibit the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland.

Hypothalamus

A small region at the base of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of vital bodily functions, including temperature, thirst, hunger, sleep, and emotional activity.

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often termed the "master gland" because it secretes hormones that regulate other glands and many body functions including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Medial Forebrain Bundle

A neural pathway in the brain involved in the regulation of reward, pleasure, and addiction.