According to the Informational View, the Brain Learns to Anticipate

question 63

Multiple Choice

According to the informational view, the brain learns to anticipate the future event of the US following the CS. Thus, this view explains classical conditioning in terms of

• A)reinforcement.
• B)instrumental conditioning.
• C)a mental expectancy.
• D)a consequence.

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Definitions:

Psoas Minor

A slender muscle of the human body, located anterior to the psoas major muscle, that plays a role in flexing the lumbar region of the vertebral column.

Trapezius

A large, triangular muscle extending over the back of the neck and shoulders, involved in moving, rotating, and stabilizing the scapula and extending the neck.

Scapula

A flat, triangular bone located in the upper back, commonly known as the shoulder blade, that connects the humerus with the clavicle.

Latissimus Dorsi

A large, flat muscle on the back that helps in movement of the shoulders, stabilizes the spine, and assists in breathing.