Roger Has Been Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Several Young Children

question 45

Multiple Choice

Roger has been convicted of sexually assaulting several young children. In prison he undergoes aversion therapy. He is presented with pictures of young children while receiving unpleasant electric shocks. Eventually, pictures of young children become aversive stimuli. In this procedure, the electric shocks are described as

• A)unconditioned stimulus.
• B)conditioned stimulus.
• C)conditioned response.
• D)unconditioned response.
• E)neutral stimulus.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The segment of the nervous system comprising the nerves and ganglia that are not part of the brain and spinal cord.

Parasympathetic

Relating to the part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Somatic

Related to the body, especially as distinct from the mind or emotions.

Peripheral

Referring to the outer boundary or located away from the central part; in physiology, it often relates to nerves and structures outside the brain and spinal cord.