Classical Conditioning in Aplysia Results Primarily from

question 56

Multiple Choice

 Classical conditioning in Aplysia results primarily from

• A) the release of larger amounts of neurotransmitter by the sensory neuron.
• B) the release of smaller amounts of neurotransmitter by the sensory neuron.
• C) increased sensitivity of the motor neuron.
• D) larger numbers of active interneurons.

Recognize the impact of environmental factors on brain development and behavior.

Understand the dynamics of individualism and collectivism in shaping societal behaviors and attitudes.

Identify the role of norms, traditions, and cultural changes in influencing social behavior and mental health.

Recognize gender differences in social behavior and the influence of gender roles.

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Definitions:

Local Reflex

A simple, automatic response to a stimulus that occurs within a specific area of the body, without involvement of the brain.

Motility

The capability of cells, organisms, or substances to move actively and spontaneously, often as part of physiological processes.

Digestive Tract

A series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus, where food is broken down and nutrients absorbed.

Vagus Nerve

The tenth cranial nerve, which is a long and complex nerve extending from the brainstem to the abdomen, involved in controlling the heart, lungs, and digestive tract, as well as mediating visceral reflexes and sensations.