In an Experiment with Rats, the Behavior of Lever-Pressing for Food

question 134

Multiple Choice

In an experiment with rats, the behavior of lever-pressing for food is said to be

• A) elicited by the rat.
• B) emitted by the rat.
• C) elicited by the food.
• D) emitted by the food.

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Definitions:

Olfactory

Refers to the sense of smell or the system in the body responsible for detecting odors.

Odors

Distinctive smells, especially unpleasant ones.

Trochlear

The trochlear is a nerve that controls the movement of the eye muscle responsible for the downward and inward movement of the eye.

Trigeminal

Relating to the trigeminal nerve, which is the fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.