A Neuron May Have

question 37

Multiple Choice

A neuron may have

• A)one axon and many dendrites.
• B)one dendrite and many axons.
• C)no dendrites.
• D)no axons.

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Definitions:

Respondent Behavior

A type of behavior that is elicited as an automatic response to a certain stimulus without the organism engaging in any conscious decision making.

Operant Behavior

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the strength of behaviors as a result of their consequences.

Reinforcement

The act of strengthening a response by adding a reward, thus increasing the likelihood that the response will be repeated.

Operant Behaviors

Actions that an individual takes that are modified by the consequences they lead to, extensively studied in operant conditioning.