Desensitization

question 60

Multiple Choice

Desensitization

• A) stimulates an increase in IgG AND reduces the number of mast cells.
• B) reduces the number of mast cells AND increases the number of basophil cells.
• C) stimulates an increase in IgG AND is a treatment for hypersensitivity reactions.
• D) increases the number of basophil cells AND is a treatment for hypersensitivity reactions.
• E) increases the number of mast cells AND decreases the number of basophil cells.

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Definitions:

Extinct Response

The diminishing or disappearance of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is no longer provided.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned response to be triggered by stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original conditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly presented along with an unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Response

An automatic response established by training to an ordinarily neutral stimulus.