Stimulation of the Periventricular Nucleus in an Animal Will Most

question 5

Multiple Choice

Stimulation of the periventricular nucleus in an animal will most likely result in which type of neurological response?

• A)Fear and punishment reactions
• B)An increase in appetite
• C)Decreased vegetative functions
• D)Coma

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Definitions:

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of time without exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the probability of a behavior occurring is increased or decreased through the use of rewards or punishments.

Stimulus Discrimination

The acquired skill to distinguish between a conditioned stimulus and various other stimuli that have not been associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Acquisition

The process of learning or obtaining new information, skills, or responses.