A Puff of Air to the Eye Causes a Reflexive

question 55

Multiple Choice

A puff of air to the eye causes a reflexive blink. If you precede the puff of air with a buzzer, eventually the buzzer will cause a blink. In this example, the buzzer begins as the _____ and eventually becomes the ______.

• A)neutral stimulus; conditioned stimulus
• B)conditioned stimulus; neutral stimulus
• C)unconditioned stimulus; conditioned stimulus
• D)neutral stimulus; unconditioned stimulus
• E)unconditioned stimulus; neutral stimulus

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Definitions:

Zygomatic

Pertaining to the zygomatic bone or zygoma, which is a part of the skull that forms the prominence of the cheek.

Lacrimal

Pertaining to tears or the tear system, including glands and ducts involved in tear production and drainage.

Ethmoid

A porous bone located between the eyes and forming part of the nasal cavities, contributing to the structure of the face and protection of the brain.

Sacral Hiatus

An opening at the base of the spine in the sacral bone, through which nerves and membranes can pass.