In Fear Conditioning Studies, Non-Human Primates Learn Fear

question 73

Multiple Choice

In fear conditioning studies, non-human primates learn fear

• A)to fear relevant cues fastest because of genetic predispositions.
• B)to non-fear cues fastest because of CS preexposure effects.
• C)to flowers fastest because of US preexposure effects.
• D)at the same rate for all CSs because of the importance of learning about aversive stimuli.

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Definitions:

LTP

Long-Term Potentiation; a long-lasting enhancement in signal transmission between two neurons that results from stimulating them synchronously, foundational for learning and memory.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.

Emotional Arousal

A state of heightened physiological and psychological activity, often in response to an emotion-evoking stimulus.

Enhances

Improves or increases the quality, value, or extent of something.