Select All That Apply

question 40

Multiple Choice

Select all that apply.Which of the following are hypotheses used to explain the relation of itching to scratching?

• A)We scratch to remove the possible irritant that may be bothering us.
• B)Scratching is a naturally pleasurable experience, which then masks the itch.
• C)Scratching is a natural reaction to severe pain, which is how the body perceives an itch.
• D)Tissue damage caused by scratching initiates an autoimmune response, which acts to reduce the risk caused by the original irritant.

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Definitions:

Conditioning Techniques

Methods used in behavioral psychology to learn or modify behaviors by associating them with certain stimuli, including classical and operant conditioning.

Behaviour Modification

Behavior modification involves the systematic application of learning principles and techniques to change maladaptive behaviors or encourage desirable ones.

Laboratory

A controlled environment designed for scientific experimentation, research, and testing.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual performs an action and when they observe the same action performed by another, involved in empathy and learning.