Julia Served in the War in Iraq and Was Severely

question 9

Multiple Choice

Julia served in the war in Iraq and was severely traumatised when a rocket-propelled grenade exploded next to her Humvee. Recently, Julia was studying in the library and a large book fell off a high shelf and banged on the floor. The noise brought Julia instantly to her feet. In terms of classical conditioning, her response can best be explained by ________.

• A)spontaneous recovery
• B)negative reflex
• C)reinforcement
• D)stimulus generalisation

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Definitions:

Eardrum

The membrane that vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting these vibrations to the ossicles in the middle ear.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, which plays a crucial role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound waves.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the vestibule of the inner ear, playing a key role in the process of hearing by transmitting sound vibrations.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure responsible for converting sound waves into nerve impulses to be interpreted by the brain.