The Term Used to Describe the Period from Conception to Birth

question 87

Multiple Choice

The term used to describe the period from conception to birth is:

• A)fertilization.
• B)post-pregnancy.
• C)ovulation.
• D)gestation.

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Definitions:

Instrumental Conditioning

A method of modifying behavior by applying rewards or punishments as a learning mechanism.

Interoceptive Conditioning

A form of conditioning where bodily sensations become associated with certain stimuli, altering emotional and physiological responses.

Latent Learning

describes the process by which learning takes place without immediate evidence of that learning, often becoming apparent through a change in behavior when it's beneficial.

Mary Cover Jones

An early psychologist known for her work on desensitization and counterconditioning, particularly in relation to overcoming fears.