If a Glass Slide Was Submerged in a Beaker of Immersion

question 19

Multiple Choice

If a glass slide was submerged in a beaker of immersion oil, the slide would be:

• A) undetectable
• B) brighter than its surroundings
• C) darker than its surroundings
• D) fluorescent
• E) stained

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)

An environmental event that can elicit an instinctive reaction without any experience.

Conditioning

A method of modifying behavior in which an individual learns to connect a previously neutral stimulus with a behavior that is sought after.

Optimum Interstimulus Interval

The ideal time gap between the presentation of a conditioned stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus for effective associative learning to occur.

Knee-Jerk Reflex

A reflexive action produced by a sharp tap on the tendons just below the kneecap, demonstrating the patellar reflex.