On a Few Occasions, Jack's Mother Gave Him Candy to Keep

question 62

Multiple Choice

On a few occasions, Jack's mother gave him candy to keep him quiet when she took him to the doctor's office. Now every time Jack goes to the doctor's office, he asks his mother for candy. This is an example of

• A) classical conditioning.
• B) operant conditioning.
• C) observational learning.
• D) modeling.

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Definitions:

Dendrite Membrane

The outer cover of dendrites, which are the branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons.

Axon Hillock

The part of a neuron where the axon joins the cell body, often considered the site of action potential initiation.

Nerve Impulse

Propagation of an action potential on the membrane of an axon.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

A progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control.