In Sensitive Species,female Fetuses Are Protected from the Masculinizing Effects

question 131

Multiple Choice

In sensitive species,female fetuses are protected from the masculinizing effects of their mother's estradiol by

• A) estrogens.
• B) alpha fetoprotein.
• C) the blood-brain barrier.
• D) diethylstilbestrol.
• E) lordosis.

Understand the principles of operant conditioning

Differentiate between types of reinforcers

Distinguish between the functions of punishment and negative reinforcement

Identify examples of behavioral modification techniques

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