A Rat Is Given 20 Exposures to a Red Light

question 14

Multiple Choice

A rat is given 20 exposures to a red light cue.Then, the red light is presented paired with food delivery.Compared to a rat that did not receive the initial 20 exposures, this rat took a long time to develop a CR to the red light.The slower learning is due to

• A)the US-preexposure effect.
• B)the latent-inhibition effect.
• C)the latent-excitation effect.
• D)the CS relevance effect.

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Definitions:

Temperature

A physical quantity that expresses hot and cold, measured objectively by thermometers and subjectively perceived, reflecting the body's homeostasis.

Oral Temperature

A measurement of body temperature taken from the mouth, reflecting core body temperature.

Core Temperature

Core temperature refers to the temperature of the body’s internal environment, indicating the warmth of vital organs located within the body cavity.

Axillary Temperature

Body temperature measured in the armpit area, slightly lower than oral temperature readings.