On Your Way to School Every Morning,you Observe a Dog

question 163

Multiple Choice

On your way to school every morning,you observe a dog that always walks on the busy street,seemingly without fear or concern.Today,after learning about the biological bases of memory,you offer an explanation for the dog's carefree behavior:

• A) the dog's amygdala is damaged and is malfunctioning
• B) counterconditioning is responsible for the behavior
• C) chemical changes have taken place in the dog's nervous system
• D) more neurotransmitters are released in the nervous system of the dog when it walks on the street

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Definitions:

Malleus

A small bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the eardrum to the incus, one of three ossicles.

Dynamic Equilibrium

A state of balance in a system where there is continuous movement but overall stability is maintained, often used in reference to fluid and electrolyte balance within the body.

Semicircular Canals

Structures in the inner ear involved in maintaining balance and spatial orientation; they detect rotations of the head.

Utricle

A small, fluid-filled sac in the vestibular system of the inner ear, aiding in the sense of balance.