A Plastic, T-Shaped Device That Is Inserted into the Uterus

question 20

Multiple Choice

A plastic, T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus for long-term pregnancy prevention is called a(n)

• A) diaphragm.
• B) cervical cap.
• C) spermicide.
• D) intrauterine device.

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Definitions:

Habituation

A decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated exposure to it, representing a fundamental form of learning.

Sensitization

An increased reaction to a stimulus following repeated exposure, often used in the context of drug tolerance or allergic reactions.

Behavioral Contrast

A phenomenon observed in behavioral psychology where a change in conditions leads to an opposite change in the individual's response rate, evident in both positive and negative reinforcements.

Higher-order Conditioning

A form of classical conditioning in which a stimulus is first made meaningful or significant through its association with another conditioned stimulus rather than with an unconditioned stimulus.