An Increased Intake of Soluble Fiber, a Decrease in the Dietary

question 18

Multiple Choice

An increased intake of soluble fiber, a decrease in the dietary intake of saturated fats, and exercise result in ____.

• A) reduced cholesterol levels
• B) increased susceptibility to infection
• C) poor wound healing
• D) decreased muscle contraction
• E) increased absorption of vitamins

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Definitions:

Respondent Behavior

Behavior that is elicited by a specific stimulus and is part of the classical conditioning process, such as salivating when smelling food.

Substituting Stimulus

A stimulus that is used to replace another, prompting a similar response in a conditioning experiment or situation.

Reinforcement Schedule

A plan for how and when reinforcement will be delivered in operant conditioning to encourage certain behaviors.

Response Rate

The frequency or speed of responses to a stimulus or query, often used in surveys, research, and experiments.