Following an Experience in Which You Were Stung by a Bee

question 108

Short Answer

Following an experience in which you were stung by a bee and subsequently developed a fear of bees, you are hired for a one-day job with a biologist in which your task is to catch bees. During the day, you never once get stung by a bee. As a result, your fear of bees will likely decrease, which is a process known as _________.

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Definitions:

Water-Vascular System

Of echinoderms, a system of fluid-filled tubes and tube feet that function in locomotion.

Echinoderms

A phylum of marine animals characterized by radial symmetry, a calcareous skeleton, and a water vascular system, includes starfish and sea urchins.

Radial Symmetry

A form of symmetry found in some organisms, where body parts or structures radiate from a central point, allowing for multiple planes of symmetry.

Mantle

The layer of the earth between the crust and the outer core, involved in tectonic movements and volcanic activity.