The ________________ Is a Structure in the Brain Stem That

question 101

Multiple Choice

The ________________ is a structure in the brain stem that connects the top of the brain to the bottom and plays a role in sleep,dreaming,left-right body coordination,and arousal.

• A)reticular activating system
• B)pons
• C)medulla
• D)cerebellum

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Definitions:

Thorndike

An American psychologist known for his work on learning theory and the law of effect, which states that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences are likely to be repeated.

Observational Learning

Acquiring new behaviors or information by watching the actions or expressions of others.

Operant Conditioning

is a learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit a similar response.