Split-Brain Operations Are Used to Treat Seizures Because

question 10

Multiple Choice

Split-brain operations are used to treat seizures because 

• A)seizures require coordinated activity in both hemispheres. 
• B)seizures still occur, but only half the body is involved. 
• C)electrical disturbances confined to one hemisphere may not reach threshold for observable clinical symptoms. 
• D)there are no other available treatments.

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Punisher

A person or factor that applies a penalty or negative consequence in response to an action, often used in the context of behavior modification.

Unconditioned Response

in classical conditioning, an unlearned, naturally occurring response (such as salivation) to anunconditioned stimulus (US) (such as food in the mouth).

Generalization

The process whereby a response is given to similar stimuli beyond the original stimulus learned.