The "Little Brain" Attached to the Rear of the Brainstem

question 71

Multiple Choice

The "little brain" attached to the rear of the brainstem is called the

• A) limbic system.
• B) corpus callosum.
• C) cerebellum.
• D) reticular formation.

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Definitions:

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is not administered every time the desired response is performed, leading to more resistant behavioral patterns.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where only some responses are reinforced, leading to more resistant behavior to extinction.

Intrinsic Reinforcer

A type of motivation that comes from within an individual, such as personal satisfaction or enjoyment of a task.

Extrinsic Rewards

Benefits provided by external factors, such as money, grades, or praise, which motivate individuals to perform tasks.