If the Lights Are on in a Diner,a Potential Customer

question 51

Multiple Choice

If the lights are on in a diner,a potential customer can be pretty sure that opening the door to the diner and sitting down will lead to being served a meal.The discriminative stimulus in this example is:

• A)the diner.
• B)the door.
• C)the lights being on.
• D)getting a meal.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, coordination, and balance.

Pons

A part of the brain located in the brainstem, playing crucial roles in regulating breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that is involved in consciousness, sleep-wake cycles, and filtering incoming stimuli to focus attention.