The Anterior Pituitary Develops from a Small Outgrowth of Fetal

question 72

Multiple Choice

The anterior pituitary develops from a small outgrowth of fetal

• A) tissue of the type that eventually grows into the roof of the mouth.
• B) thalamic tissue.
• C) posterior pituitary tissue.
• D) hypothalamic tissue.
• E) adrenal tissue.

Grasp the concepts of specialized sensory abilities and their implications on perception.

Comprehend the basics of developmental psychology, focusing on brain development stages and their impacts on behavior.

Acknowledge the physiological role and importance of pain.

Recognize the genetic and environmental factors influencing psychological disorders.

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Definitions:

Comparator Model

A cognitive theory suggesting that the decision to act is based on comparisons between the expected outcome of an action and the current state.

Conditioned Stimulus 2

A stimulus that originally had no response but becomes conditioned to elicit a response through association with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus Association

The process by which an unconditioned stimulus becomes linked with another stimulus, leading to a natural and automatic response.

Overshadowing

In a compound conditioning situation, the prevention of conditioning to one stimulus due to the presence of a more salient or intense stimulus.