An Area of Cerebral Cortex That Receives Substantial Input from More

question 107

Multiple Choice

An area of cerebral cortex that receives substantial input from more than one sensory system is classified as

• A) hierarchical cortex.
• B) primary sensory cortex.
• C) secondary sensory cortex.
• D) association cortex.
• E) both A and B

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning where removing an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior's occurrence.

Punishment

A consequence applied to reduce or eliminate unwanted behavior, often discussed within the context of learning theory and behavior modification.

Variable-interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which the reinforcement of a response occurs at unpredictable time intervals, enhancing response consistency.

Ratio Schedule

In the context of behavioral psychology, a type of reinforcement schedule in which a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.