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The Prefix Peri- Means

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The prefix peri- means:

Explain the principles behind the formation of conditioned responses.

Identify factors influencing the strength and establishment of conditioned responses.

Describe the implications of conditioning theories for understanding drug effects and behavior.

Understand the role of context in conditioning and its effects on behavior.

Definitions:

Electric Shock

A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, causing injury or temporary disturbance to its function.

Shuttle Box

An experimental apparatus used in animal learning research, typically for studying avoidance or escape conditioning, consisting of two compartments separated by a hurdle.

Escape Responding

A behavior modification strategy where the subject learns to avoid or escape an unpleasant stimulus.

Classical Conditioning

A process whereby education happens through the pairing of a naturally occurring stimulus with one that is environmental.