Akia Rubbed Some Cortisone Cream on the Spot Where a Mosquito

question 170

Multiple Choice

Akia rubbed some cortisone cream on the spot where a mosquito had bitten her and the itching stopped. The next time a mosquito bit her, she reached for the cortisone cream. In terms of operant conditioning, this is an example of

• A)positive reinforcement.
• B)negative reinforcement.
• C)aversive punishment.
• D)response cost.

Understand the sensory perception of pitch and loudness and the theories explaining these phenomena.

Recognize the role of different senses in perception, focusing on vision, taste, touch, and pain.

Describe how our sensory systems process and interpret complex stimuli, including taste and smell.

Understand the physiological and psychological processes involved in pain perception and modulation.

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Definitions:

Indirect Aggression

Behavior intended to harm someone without face-to-face confrontation, through methods such as gossiping or spreading rumors.

Relational Aggression

A type of aggression in social relationships, characterized by harm through manipulation, gossip, or exclusion.

Females

Biological sex characterized by two X chromosomes, typically associated with the capacity to bear offspring and produce eggs in a variety of species, including humans.

Social Aggression

Behaviors that intend to harm someone through manipulation or damage to their social relationships.