Describe Two Mechanisms by Which the Human Nervous System Can

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Essay

Describe two mechanisms by which the human nervous system can voluntarily alter the force and velocity of a contraction of the biceps muscle of the arm.

Recognizing the significance of discriminative stimuli in operant conditioning.

Describing the process and effects of shaping in learning new behaviors.

Understanding the role of primary and conditioned reinforcers.

Analyzing the effectiveness and limitations of punishment in behavior modification.

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Definitions:

Obsession

A persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thought or impulse that causes significant distress or anxiety.

Delusion

A false belief, not generally shared by others in the culture.

Phobia

A persistent, irrational fear of some specific object, situation, or activity that poses little or no real danger.

Specific Phobia

A specific phobia is an overwhelming and unreasonable fear of a particular object, situation, or activity that poses little to no real danger but leads to avoidance behavior.