Define Temporal and Spatial Summation

question 58

Essay

Define temporal and spatial summation.Where does the summation occur? Are these processes mutually exclusive, or can they occur at the same time in a typical multipolar neuron? What key property of neurons do these forms of summation demonstrate?

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Definitions:

Acquisition

In classical conditioning, the initial stage, when one links a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus so that the neutral stimulus begins triggering the conditioned response.

Electric Shock

A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, which can cause damage or stimulation.

Shaping

A method of behavior training in which successive approximations toward a target behavior are reinforced.

Generalization

The process of applying the knowledge gained from specific instances to broader situations or populations.