Which of the Following Correctly Describes an Erection

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes an erection?

• A)Smooth muscles of vascular spaces in the penis contract.
• B)Parasympathetic impulses constrict arteries leading to the penis.
• C)Parasympathetic neurons release nitric oxide causing dilation of small arteries in the penis.
• D)The spongy tissue in the penis fills with air.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior modification that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the probability of a behavior being repeated.

Instinctive Drift

The tendency of an animal, even after learning, to revert to instinctual behaviors, interfering with conditioned responses.

Aversive Stimulus

A stimulus that is unpleasant or painful that causes an individual to avoid or change behavior.

Positive Punishment

A behavioral concept where the introduction of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus decreases the likelihood of a behavior recurring.