Extinction of a Classically Conditioned Response Involves Suppression of That

question 156

Multiple Choice

Extinction of a classically conditioned response involves suppression of that response by higher brain centers; the conditioned response can be established again very quickly.The probable mechanism for extinction lies in the path from the _____; the probable mechanism for reconditioning lies in the path from the _____.

• A) thalamus to the amygdala; thalamus to the sensory cortex to the amygdala
• B) thalamus to the sensory cortex to the amygdala; thalamus to the amygdala
• C) hippocampus to the amygdala; thalamus to the frontal lobes to the amygdala
• D) thalamus to the frontal lobes to the amygdala; hippocampus to the amygdala

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Definitions:

Norms

Understood rules for accepted and expected behavior. Norms prescribe “proper” behavior.

Negative Arousal

A state of being emotionally stimulated in a negative way, such as feeling stressed, angry, or scared, often leading to psychological discomfort.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values.

Brain Regions

Specific areas within the brain, each responsible for different functions such as emotion, thought, movement, and sensation.