The Efferent Branch of the Peripheral Nervous System Is Composed

question 37

Multiple Choice

The efferent branch of the peripheral nervous system is composed of the __________ and __________ divisions.

• A)somatic motor;autonomic
• B)visceral;emotional
• C)sympathetic;parasympathetic
• D)autonomic;involuntary

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A behavior conditioning technique where an undesirable behavior is paired with an unpleasant stimulus to reduce the frequency of the behavior.

Social System

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Family Therapy

Therapy that treats the family as a system. Views an individual’s unwanted behaviors as influenced by, or directed at, other family members.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative patterns of thinking to improve emotional well-being and adjust behavior.