Which of the Following Are True Regarding Neural Circuits Involved

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are true regarding neural circuits involved in human speech?

• A) Humans have more motor innervation of the lips, tongue, and larynx than primates
• B) Speech centers such as Wernicke's area is larger in humans than in other primates
• C) Connections between the termporal lobe and prefrontal cortex are larger in humans than other primates
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Operant

An action that is performed on an environment and has consequences.

Reinforcer

In behavior psychology, a stimulus that increases the likelihood that a specific behavior will occur.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally elicits a reflexive response without the need for prior conditioning.

Premack Principle

A principle of reinforcement that states a more probable behavior can be used as a reward for a less probable one to increase the less probable behavior.