The Luteal Phase of the Ovarian Cycle

question 77

Multiple Choice

The luteal phase of the ovarian cycle

• A)is responsible for menstruation.
• B)is responsible for the uterine secretory phase.
• C)elevates plasma levels of estrogen,progesterone,and hCG.
• D)precedes the LH surge.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In psychology, the process by which a conditioned response diminishes and disappears following repeated exposure without reinforcement.

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response is triggered by stimuli that are similar, but not identical, to the original conditioned stimulus.

Superstitious Responding

A behavioral phenomenon where an individual develops a belief or practice around cause and effect relationships that are not logically connected.

Spontaneous Recovery

Spontaneous recovery is a term in psychology referring to the reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a pause.