A Burst of Intense Stimulation to a Dendrite by One

question 31

Multiple Choice

 A burst of intense stimulation to a dendrite by one or more axons connected to it in a rapid series can be described as the ____.

• A) long-term potentiation of the cell's response to stimuli
• B) long-term inhibition of the cell's response to stimuli
• C) potentiation of the cell's response to stimuli for a few seconds
• D) inhibition of the cell's response to stimuli for a few seconds

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for stimuli similar to those used during learning to elicit a reaction similar to the learned response.

Habituation

The decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated exposure, indicating a form of learning or adaptation.

Learning Curve

A graphical representation of how an increase in learning comes from greater experience; or, the concept that practice can make tasks easier and more efficient over time.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without prior learning or conditioning.