In a Classic Study of Genetic Factors in Learning,Tryon Managed

question 116

Multiple Choice

In a classic study of genetic factors in learning,Tryon managed to breed separate strains of "maze-bright" and "maze-dull" rats.Tryon's study illustrates

• A) how learning takes place through classical conditioning.
• B) the field of eugenics and that some behavioral characteristics are highly influenced by heredity.
• C) the field of cognitive behaviorism and that some traits, such as intelligence, are learned through environmental experiences.
• D) the regression toward the mean level of performance after several generations of breeding.

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Definitions:

Axon Terminal

The endpoint of an axon or nerve fiber, where it makes synaptic connections with another nerve cell or muscle cell.

Selective Permeability

A property of cellular membranes that allows certain substances to pass through while keeping others out.

Neural Membrane

The lipid bilayer that encloses a neuron, playing a crucial role in the conduction of electrical impulses.

Resting Potential

The electrical potential of a neuron when it is not actively sending a signal, representing a state of readiness.