In the Context of Sensory Receptors,the Intensity of the Stimulus

question 74

Multiple Choice

In the context of sensory receptors,the intensity of the stimulus is communicated to the brain by varying the _____ of the action potential sent to the brain.

• A)strength
• B)frequency
• C)intensity
• D)lucidity

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Definitions:

Conventional Punishment

Traditional forms of punishment used to decrease or eliminate undesirable behaviors.

Effective Punishment

A punishment that reduces the likelihood of the behavior it follows occurring again, by being immediate, consistent, and proportionate.

Fear Stimulus

Any object, situation, or event that elicits a fear response, either through learned experience or innate reaction.

Extinction Procedure

The process in conditioning where the conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus, leading to a decrease in the conditioned response over time.