Mutagens

question 58

Multiple Choice

Mutagens

• A)are fatal to humans in low doses.
• B)are the primary cause of birth defects.
• C)are harmful largely as allergens.
• D)cause changes in cell DNA.
• E)cannot be passed to future generations.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it refers to a stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of the recurrence of a particular behavior.

Punishment

A negative consequence applied following an undesired behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Extinction

The process by which a previously learned behavior diminishes in frequency or disappears as a result of the absence of reinforcement.

Spontaneous Recovery

A phenomenon in classical conditioning where a previously extinguished response re-emerges after a period of non-exposure to the conditioned stimulus.