Olivia Noticed That Whenever She Opened the Door to the Pantry

question 130

Multiple Choice

Olivia noticed that whenever she opened the door to the pantry, her dog would come into the kitchen and act hungry, by drooling and whining. She thought that because the dog food was stored in the pantry, the sound of the door had become a(n) __________.

• A) unconditioned stimulus
• B) conditioned stimulus
• C) unconditioned response
• D) conditioned response

Know the physiological and psychological effects of stress on the body and mind.

Understand the role of physical fitness in stress management.

Discuss gender and cultural differences in response to stress and coping strategies.

Recognize the significance of oxytocin in stress response and social behavior.

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Definitions:

Difference Threshold

The smallest amount by which a stimulus must be changed in order to produce a noticeable variation in sensory experience.

Minimum Transduction

The least amount of energy needed for a sensory system to detect a stimulus.

The Pupil

The opening in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light enters to reach the retina.

Aperture

In optics, the opening through which light travels in devices such as cameras and microscopes, controlling the amount of light that enters.