Although Ron Has No Genital Sensations, He Is Capable of an Erection

question 213

Multiple Choice

Although Ron has no genital sensations, he is capable of an erection if his genitals are stimulated. Ron's experience is most indicative of a

• A) hemispherectomy.
• B) severed spinal cord.
• C) split brain.
• D) reward deficiency syndrome.

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Definitions:

Extinction Procedure

A method used in behavior psychology to reduce or eliminate the occurrence of a conditioned response by discontinuing reinforcement.

Reinforcer

An element used in behavioral psychology to encourage the repetition of a desired behavior by providing a consequence that the individual finds rewarding.

Behavior

The way a person responds or behaves in reaction to outside or inside triggers.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy involving the removal of an unpleasant stimulus in response to a desired behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.