The Field of Study Concerned with the Ways in Which

question 136

Short Answer

The field of study concerned with the ways in which the functioning of the nervous system influences the immune system is called _______.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalisation

The process by which a conditioned response is triggered by stimuli similar to the original stimulus in classical conditioning.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a pause, without any additional conditioning.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the occurrence of desired behaviors.

B. F. Skinner

An influential American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and the development of the theory of operant conditioning.