What Happens to an Operant Response, in Order to Extinguish

question 80

Multiple Choice

What happens to an operant response, in order to extinguish that response?

• A)It is followed by intermittent reinforcement.
• B)It is no longer associated with the CS.
• C)It is no longer followed by reinforcement.
• D)It is followed by continuous reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Catecholamines

Organic compounds including neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, which play a key role in the body's response to stress or physical exertion.

Cerebellum

A brain structure involved in coordination of voluntary movements, balance, and some aspects of cognition and perception.

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating interhemispheric communication.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain's base responsible for hormonal regulation, temperature control, eating, drinking, and many other critical physiological processes.