Your Heart May Race When You Are Confronted by a Lion

question 239

Multiple Choice

Your heart may race when you are confronted by a lion but not when you are approached by a kitten. This best illustrates the adaptive value of

• A) shaping.
• B) discrimination.
• C) extrinsic motivation.
• D) spontaneous recovery.

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Definitions:

Change the Size

A process or action that results in an alteration of the dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of an object or entity.

Transverses Abdominis Muscle

A muscle layer of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall which is deep to the internal oblique muscle.

External Oblique Muscles

Muscles located on the side and front of the abdomen, which help in rotating the trunk and pulling the chest downwards.

Intermediate Back Muscles

A group of muscles located between the superficial and deep layers of back muscles, contributing to the movement and stabilization of the spine.