To Observe Conditioning, One Could Ring a Bell and Squirt

question 408

Multiple Choice

To observe conditioning, one could ring a bell and squirt lemon juice into Johnny's mouth.By repeating this procedure several times, you could condition Johnny to salivate to the bell.Conditioning will be most rapid if the US follows immediately after the CS.In this example, the US would be

• A) the lemon juice.
• B) the bell.
• C) salivation to the bell.
• D) salivation to the lemon juice.

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Definitions:

Acrosomal Reaction

A process in which the enzymes of the sperm's acrosome are released to penetrate an egg and facilitate fertilization.

Epididymis

Elongated structure connected to the posterior surface of the testis, which consists of the head, body, and tail; site of storage and maturation of the spermatozoa.

Oocyte

Immature ovum.

"Window of Opportunity"

describes a period when unique circumstances allow for a particular action to be taken that may not be possible at another time.