The _____ in the Brain Contributes to the Body's Maintenance

question 59

Multiple Choice

The _____ in the brain contributes to the body's maintenance of a steady internal physiological state called _____.

• A)thalamus; homeostasis
• B)hypothalamus; homeostasis
• C)hippocampus; equilibrium
• D)thalamus; equilibrium

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Definitions:

Reinforcers

Stimuli, events, or conditions that increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, acting as incentives or rewards in behavioral psychology.

Control Of Antecedents

A behavior modification strategy involving changing the environment or stimuli before a behavior occurs to influence or prevent that behavior.

Stimulus Generalization

A process in learning theory where a response to a specific stimulus becomes associated with similar stimuli.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens the behavior that led to its removal.