In Lashley's Experiments,the Two Most Important Determinants of Learning Loss

question 29

Multiple Choice

In Lashley's experiments,the two most important determinants of learning loss were the

• A) amount of brain tissue destroyed and the difficulty of the previously learned tasks.
• B) location of the destroyed tissue and the age at which the learning had occurred.
• C) amount of brain tissue destroyed and the location of the lesion.
• D) difficulty of the task and the age at which it was first learned.

Comprehend the concepts of stimulus discrimination and stimulus generalization.

Grasp the processes involved in the development of superstitious behaviors.

Recognize the influence of discriminative stimuli on behavior.

Understand the concept of avoidance and escape learning.

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Definitions:

Methyl Groups

An alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms - CH3. It can modify DNA molecules and affect gene expression when added to DNA sequences.

Euchromatic Regions

Areas of chromosomes that are less condensed during interphase, rich in gene activity and accessible for transcription.

Transcriptionally Active

Describing a state in which DNA is being actively copied into RNA by RNA polymerase, indicating active gene expression.

Genes

Sequences of DNA that code for proteins or functional RNA molecules, playing crucial roles in determining traits.