In Eyeblink Conditioning, the US Information Is Conveyed in the Cerebellum

question 52

Multiple Choice

In eyeblink conditioning, the US information is conveyed in the cerebellum via

• A)mossy fibers.
• B)auditory neurons.
• C)climbing fibers.
• D)pontine neurons.

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Definitions:

Interval Schedules

A type of operant conditioning reinforcement schedule where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

FR 30 Schedule

A fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement where a specific behavior is rewarded after it has been performed a fixed number of times, in this case, 30 times.

VR 30 Schedule

A variable ratio reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced, on average, every thirtieth time it is made.

Response Deprivation Theory

A principle that suggests a behavior can become more frequent if it is restricted or prevented below its baseline level of occurrence.